FRIDAY, DECEMBER 4, 1942
UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN, LAWRENCE, KANSAS
PAGE SEVEN
Letters to the Editor
Congratulations should be extended to the members of the MSC who have finally generated enough spunk to bring the farce that is student government to a climax.
The fact that they have resolved to sacrifice their Campus political life for what they believe is the cause of student democracy leads me to believe that in the near future when they are called upon to be ready to sacrifice their life in a far greater struggle for "democracy", they will not be hesitant.
The present situation where students who have or soon will have the ballot and many of whom are wholly or partially financially independent, having little or no voice in the management of their own affairs and the expenditure of their activity book money is absurd.
JAY "SENATOR" GUNNELS
Dear Sir:
It seems that the only valid reason that the Chancellor has for supporting an infinitesimally short or completely lacking Christmas vacation is the furtherance of the war effort. That, in itself, is a very admirable motive. But, is this argument consistent? Will it actually further the war effort? For my part, I don't think it will. I agree with the Kansan in that a short vacation will greatly incomme transportation facilities on Dec. 23, 24, 25, and 26. On the other hand, as Secretary Knox asserts, the complete elimination of Christmas vacation would be most advantageous.
However, there is one thing that the University authorities and Secretary Knox seem to have overlooked—and that is the human element. Are we robots that we must sit here and watch the abolition of all the sacred traditions of our democracy—the traidions for which this war is being waged to preserve? On the contrary, I believe that every minor thing that can be done to keep our country democratic should be done. How, may I ask, are one or two weeks going to materially aid the war effort? Would it not be just as efficacious to have double assignments for one week during the semester?
Apparently, with all the emphasis on bolstering the morale of our armed forces, the civilian morale has been consequently ignored. It is unjust, unnecessary, and thoroughly unmindful of the dire situations arising from immature minds being imprisoned within one strict seminary for a nine-months period without a reprieve.
CLEOPATRA KNEW----
Sincerely,
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be her dream man. A pest receives no encouragement and never a date but he is a persistent little cuss.
The "Joe College" type is the girls' piece. Wearing a "juke" suit of some strange design, he calls on his date in a battered jallopy, which may or may not get to its destination. He's slap-happy, a hep-cat" and a dynamo of untwiring energy. A rest cure is the inevitable result of one date with this live-wire.
A STUDENT.
A "Fuddie Duddie" takes himself too seriously. If a girl says a few kind words to him or merely tries to be friendly, he worries. He's secretly afraid that he is being vamped by a wicked college hussy and he mustn't let himself forget the girl back home.
The "Not So Ho!" Types
Then there's the tall, dull, and handsome man. Socially, he gives one prestige. It is good for the coed's date rating to be seen with him. But when alone with him, his speech consists of "Uh huh" and "Unh nuh." Most of the time silence dominates.
The "hunk o' man" thinks that every girl who looks his way has fallen secretly in love with him. He spends hours in front of a mirror muttering to himself: "Egad, man, how can you be so handsome and still be single?" The "Hollywood, here I come" look stands out all over him. Girls usually wish he'd hurry and go.
The "blotters" are the boys who date a girl because she has tomer-
Koopman and Students Attend KHK Convention
Prof. R. K. Koopman, associate professor of electrical engineering, George Bolt, engineering senior, and Arthur Benner, engineering junior, attended the twentieth annual convention of Kappa Eta Kappa, professional electrical engineering fraternity, held at Minneapolis, Nov. 27 and 28. Professor Koopman is the retiring president of the national organization.
FULLER BRUSHES
row's lesson. Naturally this boy must be subtle enough to get all the information he needs and still not let the girl guess his ulterior motive. Often, however, the blotter is fooled, because the girl doesn't have the lesson, either.
Naturally the studious type is prevalent. These boys study. That's all. They just study. So no one is bothered by them. The studious boy is just another face on the campus.
Women Deserve Sympathy
Generally speaking, most college men will fall under one or more of these categories. Thus, pity the poor girls!
The musician dates a girl in his off moments when he isn't working on his "off-beats." He dates to gain a mental "pick-up," not from his date, but from a change of environment. After the date, he can't quite remember whether the girl was a blonde or a brunette. Not that it matters.
Make Attractive and Useful Gifts Call or write Ray Lowry, 1233 Oread. Telephone 1902
Rationing
Used Mucilage To Save Steel
Do you know that, according to a recent elaborate and technical survey by three student engineers., had the government used two staples instead of mucilage to bind each rationing book, the total number of feet of wire required to complete the task reaches the astronomical figure of slightly more than 757 miles?
Owing to the coefficient of expansion and contraction of wire in the varying temperatures that are encountered from coast to coast, the engineers conducting the survey allow a deviation factor of plus or minus one-tenth of one per cent.
If there be any dubious persons among the readers who are skeptical about the accuracy of the foregoing compilation of statistics, the authors have only to refer such reputable persons to the following empirical formula which follows:
L=C(207 + 60i + 0.1056G) - 2.5d +
-2+6560mA(0.07H + 0.453p) - 18.7 i
+2-656tanA-00.7H - 0.4349 + 18.17
Based on the fact (worked out by formula - G=X(13b+4.1/2u) + 0.00041 - 7.3/3) there are approximately 1,173,360 drops of glue in one gallon, it can be assumed that the substitution from wire lessened government expenses and forced no reduction on the nation's supply of steel.
Any resemblance of the above statements to an actual fact is pure_ly coincidental.
Will Euteriain Law Freshmen
Dean F. J. Moreau, head of the
School of Law, continuing his yearly
custom, will entertain members of
the freshman class at dinner and
bridge in his home, 1942 Louisiana,
at 6 p.m. Sunday.
... — BUY WAR STAMPS ... —
Going To and From Town RIDE THE BUS
Bus Leaves Downtown
15 - 35 - 55
Bus Leaves K.U.
5 - 25 - 45
THE
Rapid Transit
CO.
Your Local Bus Service
Be Wise and Mail Early
To insure the delivery of your Christmas gifts, cards, and letters by Christmas day, it's advisable to shop now and mail early. In fact, now is the time to get all of those packages started on the way to their destination.
Then, when you've decided to mail your packages early enough to avoid post office congestion, the postmaster says there are a few limitations and suggestions to consider. First, watch the weight and size of the parcel. The postmaster general has established the limit in weight of not more than 70 pounds for one parcel, and it may not be more than 100 inches in length and girth combined.
Frank C. W. cards, and letters be manned mas according to the distance to be transported. Of course, your mail may reach the recipient by Dec. 25, even if you don't start it on its way within the next few days; but that is not certain when post offices are usually burdened with a 200 per cent increase in the volume of mail during the holiday season.
The second point to consider is the wrapping and packing. Packages are to be wrapped securely with strong paper and heavy twine, but not sealed except when they bear a printed label or endorsement instructing the postmaster that the parcel may be opened for inspection.
WANT ADS
Frank C. Walker, postmaster general, advises that packages, cards, and letters be mailed at least 20 or 25 days before Christ-
WANTED: Man or boy to care for furnace. 1147 Ohio Street. Phone 1147. 59-44
LOST: One pair gold - rimmed glasses, in brown case. Reward.
Call Allan Cromley, 497. 58-44
LOST: Pair of glasses. Gold rimmed. Brown case. Reward. Call Lawrence Stream, 1144. 57-43
LOST: Black folding Hawk-Eye Camera. Lost in room 213 Frank Strong Hall. If found please call 763-W. 56-43
Christmas Cards, Packages Increase Postoffice Duties
If you're sending food, remember to mark the package "Perishable," and pack it in a suitable container according to contents.
... — BUY WAR STAMPS ...
OFFICIAL BULLETIN
Friday, December 4, 1942
Notices at News Bureau, 8 Journalism,
at 10 a.m. on day of publication during the
week, and at 11 a.m. on Saturday for Sunday
issue.
Psychology Club meets at 4:30 Monday, Dec. 7, 1942 in Room 21 Frank Strong Hall. Rev. E. U. Hughes, Congregational Minister, will speak on "Religion and Psychology."
Important meeting of the Alpha Phi Omega, Wed., Dec. 8, from 7:00 to 8:00 in the Pine Room. Don Pomeroy, President.
ENGLISH PROFICIENCY EXAMINATION. The second examination of this school year will be held on Saturday, December 12 at 8:30 a.m. Register in the College Office, 229 Frank Strong Hall, December 7-9. Students who have not registered will not be admitted to examination rooms. Only students of junior or senior standing may take the examination. To quality for a degree in the College, students must enroll for and obtain credit in twenty-four hours of work after passing the Proficiency Examination. J. B. Virtue.
KAPPA PHI — There will be a regular meeting Friday evening December 4th at 7 o'clock at 1200 Tenn. St. Miss Ruth Daniels will speak about China. Eleanor Patty, Publicity Manager.
KANSAN CLASSIFIED ADS K.U.66
VISIT OREAD BARBER SHOP Close to Brick's 1237 Oread
Sporting goods, camping equipment,
household items, general hardware
and appliances.
GREEN BROS. HARDWARE
633 Mass. Phone 631
ROBERTS'
Jewelry and Gift Shop 833 Mass. Phone 827
JOHNNY'S
1031 Mass Phone 2085
Latest Used Phonograph Records — Reasonable
Lock and Key Service Tennis Rackets Re-Strung Guns and Ammunition RUTTER'S SHOP 1014 Mass. Phone 319
Money Loaned on Valuables
Unredeemed guns, clothing, for sale
WOLFSON'S
743 Mass. Phone 675
FOR PIPES
Look at the ELDRIDGE PHARMACY First.
Wester Collegiate Dictionaries $3.50 up
KEELER'S BOOK STORE Phone 33 939 Mass.