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UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN, LAWRENCE, KANSAS
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 19, 1942
Graduate Teaches in Columbia Goodwill Policy 'Works'
America's goodwill policy is rapidly spreading throughout South America, A. E. Garrison, an instructor at University High School three years ago and now living at Bogota, Columbia, with his wife and son, writes Dr. F. C. Allen.
The letter was written as a Christmas greeting, relating many of the feelings, conditions and current happenings in Columbia. The following quotations were*
"The Spanish people are very emotional as was demonstrated in a pageant produced by Mrs. Garrison. When the Stars and Stripes were presented the audience fairly rose to its feet and cheered.
A Reverse School Schedule
"Schools in South America start in February and close in November during the warm summer months. English is the only foreign language taught in South American schools. Students demonstrate an eagerness to learn English, in fact, taxi drivers speak it frequently. South Americans do not have as much opportunity for an education as exists in the United States, for their schools all require tuition. South American business firms prefer their employees to be educated in universities, but few can afford this expensive opportunity," Garrison wrote.
Prior to Columbia's declaration of war, Garrison passed the German and American embassies daily. In front of the German embassy hung the German flag, but no longer is the swastika seen, for the building is unoccupied.
Break Relations Early
"Following the bombing of Pearl Harbor, Columbian newspapers announced in large headlines 'Columbia breaks diplomatic relations with Japan,' and a few days later they read 'Columbia breaks diplomatic relations with Germany and Italy,' which certainly paralleled with Latin feeling.
"Many people from the States move in on the South Americans, make their 'pile of money' and evacuate. Thus, our neighbors to the south have formulated the idea that we live fast, drink and consider ourselves superior in every respect to them. Although they admire and have faith in our government many of its citizens have sown the seeds of distrust in Latin countries and this is a matter that needs to be corrected."
Citizens of Columbia appreciate the efforts on part of the United States in striving to tighten the ties between the two Americas. Dr. Allen did his part when he sent the school Garrison is now connected with his game goal hi, the writer said.
Garrison wrote, "I would like to say it is a terrible mistake for anyone who does not speak Spanish, to come down . . . . One must live, talk, and visit within the houses to obtain a well balanced opinion of the people.
"American students don't realize what wonderful opportunities America offers until they visit South America. There the children are extremely eager for an education, but few reach their goal. In the States every child receives a high school education, while here few can afford to attend the primary grades. Children Go Hungry
"Children room the streets hungry and homeless. Many tear signs
from bill boards and use them for blankets, if they are fortunate enough to find a doorstep in which to sleep."
Class distinction in South America, "is like that in many European countries." The cemetery lots are rented and for those too poor to meet payments for the lot, "the bones of their loved ones are dug up and placed in a corner of the cemetery."
HILL MONEY--tion of head nurse.
(continued from page one) ing maintained by the Save the Children fund in Great Britain. The establishment and maintenance of these nurseries depend upon the collaboration of subscribers in the United States, the Save the Children Fund in London, and the British government.
Prof. A. J. Mix, head of the botany department at K.U., is chairman of the local committee for the Jayhawk Nursery. These committees conducted the drive for the establishment of the nursery last year, and are charged with raising additional funds for its maintenance.
Was Home of Commons Speaker
Foxhill, the site upon which the nursery stands, is the former residence of Edward Fitzroy, speaker of the British House of Commons. Its present owner is Captain Philip Wykheham, who lives nearby. He visits the nursery often, and is regarded as a kindly "uncle" by the children there.
The children living at Foxhill receive the best of care, according to reports from England. A recent story about the nursery in the London Times says, "The children are cared for not only with expert, trained skill, but with devotion and understanding. The nursery is governed by the rule of love."
The children are said to be very interested in the queer-looking bird after which their war-time home is named—the Jayhawk—and are curious to learn more about it.
(continued from page one) Sam F. Anderson, instructor in German. The course probably will receive faculty approval.
FACULTY APPROVES--tion of head nurse.
"The University is realizing the importance of a usable foreign language in these days when the world is shrinking, and when Americans are going to all corners of the globe. We are making every effort to adapt courses to the needs of the students in the University as is evidenced by these new courses which have just been approved."
In commenting upon the language offerings for next semester, Dean Paul B. Lawson, of the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, today said:
LAWRENCE Business College Lawrence, Kansas.
Visitors welcome School at 7th & Louisiana St.
Mullane Gets Wings
William M. Mullane, former student of the University has recently been commissioned an ensign in the Naval Reserve. Ensign Mullane is the son of Mr. and Mrs. W. F. Mullane, 3521 McGee St., Kansas City.
He volunteered in January 1942, and received elimination training at the Kansas City reserve base.
PLANS REVEAL---tion of head nurse.
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In his proclamation he also provided for the continuous registration of youths who become 18 after December 31. These men will register with their local selective service boards on their birthdays, or, if they become 18 on a Sunday or a holiday, they will register on the day following.
The 18 and 19 year-olds who were registered June 30 are to be called for induction in the order of their birth dates, the oldest being called first.
Reclassification Imminent
Selective service headquarters also announced yesterday that local draft boards have been instructed to reclassify all registrants heretofore deferred because of conviction of crimes.
Deferments are not to be made in the future on this ground unless the registrants "are completely disqualified morally and are not eligible for a waiver under the new army standards," the boards were told.
The army has authorized waivers in "especially meritorious cases" even for men who have served prison or jail terms for treason, murder, rape, kidnapping, arson and other "heinous crimes" if their conduct has been fitting for at least six months after their release from confinement.
MALOTT SPEAKS---tion of head nurse.
The Chancellor also spoke on the University's war activities. He said that enrollment in classes in mathematics, physics, and chemistry have doubled, that courses have been shortened, and speeded up, the Christmas holiday cut to four days, and that facilities of the University were being used to train machinists' mates for the navy.
(continued from page one) us to train more teachers—we do, and they are drafted."
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Dr. Sherwood Recalls . . .
Influenza Epidemic Hit 1,000 During Fall of 1918
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Twenty-four years ago, at this season of the year, Mt. Oread was the scene of a drama that many students have never heard of. A much-dreaded influenza epidemic had invaded the campus and struck nearly 1,000 students.
It was in the fall of 1918 in N. P. Sherwood recalls. Most bers of the SATC, an army o were allowed to continue class work while they received army training here. Approximately 3,000 men were enrolled and nine barracks were being constructed on the grounds east of the stadium.
It was in the fall of 1918 in the early part of October, Dr. N. P. Sherwood recalls. Most of the men students were members of the SATC, an army organization in which the men were allowed to continue class- $ ^{8}$
A nation-wide influenza epidemic was on the rampage. People called it "Spanish influenza" because the epidemic was believed to have originated in Spain. Topeka, Ft. Riley and many other points near Lawrence were already among the afflicted areas. At many army camps, the death rate was higher than the number of coffins available.
Catches University Unprepared
The inevitable epidemic hit the SATC at the University where scarcely any facilities or personnel existed to cope with such a situation
Chancellor Frank Strong and Lt. Allen, commanding medical officer of the SATC asked Dr. N. P. Sherwood of the department of bacteriology to organize facilities for fighting the epidemic.
The barracks were swiftly converted into a hospital and members of the newly organized staff moved adequate equipment from the bacteriology department to the north barracks and established a 24-hour laboratory. Arrangements were made with local physicians to accept half-time appointments obtained for them by Chancellor Strong.
Dr. Sherwood, within a short period, obtained the services of Joseph E. Welcher, then assistant professor of physiology and now on staff of the School of Medicine at Rosedale; Dr. C. M. Downes and Dr. E. L. Treece, department of bacteriology; Dr.W.J.Baumgartner, department of zoology; Dr.C.F.Nelson, department of chemistry; Dr. Stacey, now of St. Joseph, Mo.; and the late Dr. James Mott, then a member of the SATC. The Army detailed a captain and four lieutenants from the Medical Corps to serve as aides.
Medical Students Act as Internes
To strengthen the staff, Dr. M. T. Sudler, then Dean of the School of Medicine, arranged for the University's senior medical students from Kansas City to act as internes.
Still lacking personnel, the late Dr. Clark, then city health officer, rounded up a large number of nurses. The daughter of the late Dr. E. Smith volunteered as head nurse. Later, when Miss Smith left, Miss Ethyl Peacock, who later married a University graduate, the late George Lynn, and who is now a nurse in the county health unit, assumed the position of head nurse.
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A number of the faculty and the townspeople volunteered services in various capacities and the merchants and the Red Cross cooperated.
As the epidemic struck more persons, a special pneumonia ward was set up on the upper floor of the north barracks. Every precaution was necessary and the men's temperatures were taken every morning. The situation was so serious that if a student had even a fraction of a degree of temperature he was immediately put to bed.
Despite the grimness of the situation, Dr. Sherwood remembers one humorous event that happened during the epidemic. The army had posted sentries at the hospital and the doctors were required to have passes signed by Lt. Allen in order to be admitted. One night Dr. Welcher forgot his pass. The rookie sentry refused to let him pass. The doctor was in a tremendous hurry and attempted to scurry by the guard. Dr. Sherwood relates that the next moment Dr. Welcher came galloping toward him with the sentry on his heels. The doctor was waving his thumb in the air and shouting, "He speared me in the thumb!"
"That," laughingly says Dr. Sher- wood, "is what we referred to as the 'first casualty.' "
Sentry Chases Doctor
Dr. Sherwood's statistics show that 30 per cent of the 3,000 men had influenza. About 2.2 per cent had pneumonia. Among the pneumonia patients was the present Chanceillor, Deane W. Malott. The mortality rate was about .3 per cent of those who had influenza. In all, there were only eight cases of pneumococcus meningitis, a critical disease in which the pneumococcus attacks the lining of the brain and the chord. Two recovered and six died.
The epidemic was conquered by the latter part of November, 1918, and by that time the Armistice had been signed.
Design Class Meets in Snow
A design class which ordinarily meets in Spooner-Thayer museum assembled in the botany laboratory in Snow hall yesterday morning. The students spent the 8:30 to 11:20 period observing slides and making drawings which they will use in textile designs.