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TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 17, 1942
UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN, LAWRENCE, KANSAS
PAGE SEVEN
★ Letters to the Editor
To the editor:
On the front page of the November 10 Kansan a letter from the Secretary of the Navy was quoted which suggested that the elimination of a Christmas vacation for students might be wise.
In the November 15 Kansan you indicate that you believe it wiser to follow the suggestion of Drew Pearson and the railroad men-which is "to extend Christmas vacation dates so that they will begin before the usual homecoming dates, and extend beyond the customary returning dates."
To do this would be to make our Christmas vacation last nearly three weeks. This action would be contrary to the expressed opinion of the Navy Department.
The Navy Secretary points out two pertinent facts. If Christmas vacations were eliminated the burden of student transportation would be almost completely eliminated, and, secondly, the men who are in training for naval service would be able to go on active duty at an earlier date. It would appear logical to assume that the War Department concurs with the Navy department in this respect. Also, industry, which will employ men and women not going into military service, is anxious to get college trained workers as soon as possible. Time is vital.
The administration and the faculty of the University are doing a wonderful job in rapidly and efficiently training large numbers of men and women to aid in winning this war in as short a time as possible.
For the Kansan to sit back and criticize the administration for intelligent and energetic action shows, to say the least, a lack of a co-operative attitude on the part of the Kansan. The Kansan should realize that "time is the essence of victory."
To favor extending vacations to three weeks is evidence of either ignorance of the serious situation or indifference as to time of duration of the war. In this war men are fighting and dying every hour of the day. For us to lengthen the war would be criminal. A three week vacation would lengthen the war.
Editors Note: The editor points out to Reader Fleeson that the executive branches of our government have recognized the importance of rest periods by granting furloughs to men in uniform, and by continuing to grant 15-day vacations to government employees. He also reaffirms his belief that the railways in this locality will be jammed, and war transportation hindered on December 23 and 24 because the administration has selected those congested dates for the beginning of its Christmas vacation period. Such congestion can cause far more harm to the nation's war effort than the proposed lengthenedVACA
Sincerely yours, Seward Fleeson.
Good's Vacancy on ISA Council Taken by Reetz
Lila Mae Reetz, college freshman, is replacing Margaret Good, nee Boyle; college junior, on the ISA council, Mary Gene Hull, president of the ISA, has announced. Miss Reetz was also elected two weeks ago by the council to act as secretary.
Mrs. Good resigned her position after her marriage on Oct. 4 to James T. Good, who is attending medical school at Washington University, St. Louis.
Phi Sig's Meet
Phi Sigma will hold its regular monthly meeting, Tues., Nov. 24, 1942 in room 407, Snow Hall at 7:30 p.m. Dr. Horr of the Botany Dept. will speak. S. S. Kalter, Secretary.
Professor Taft May Leave Hospital Today
Robert Taft, professor of chemistry who was found unconscious in his office in Bailey chemical laboratories Saturday afternoon, is improving at Watkins Memorial hospital. Doctors at the hospital attributed his collapse to overwork, and said he may be allowed to go home today.
There will be a meeting of all naval reservists, V-7, V-5, V-1, and reserve officers now attending the University, at 8 p. m. tomorrow in the auditorium of Marvin hall. All men who have their Blue Jacket's Manual are asked to bring them to this meeting.
Naval Reservists to Meet
Church Groups Hold Fellowship Sunday
About 75 young people representing cabinet members of most of the religious groups on the campus, similar groups from the churches, and from YWCA and YMCA met at 3 p.m. Sunday at the parish house of the Congregational church for fellowship and consideration of common problems.
Ted Young, president of the Student Christian Federation, was in charge of the meeting. After the worship service, Calvin Vander Werf, associate professor of chemistry, made an address describing the place and function of student religious groups on the campus.
To further cooperation and to work out common difficulties, the members then divided into four main discussion groups: membership, conducted by Ralph Mitchner; recreation, led by Peggy Osmond; program, Grace Siefert; and administration, Carroll Clawson.
Following the discussion group meetings was an informal fellowship buffet supper, after which the afternoon meeting was concluded by a message from the president, Ted Young.
Prof. L. L. Boughton, analyst of the state food laboratory, and Henry Werner, adviser of men, analyst for the state drug laboratory, left this morning to attend the semi-annual conference of the Mid-Continental Association of Dairy, Food, Drug, and Feed officials in Kansas City, Missouri.
Boughton And Werner Attend Semi-Annual Food-Drug Conference
Professor Boughton will speak on changes in "The New Pharmacepoeia" and "The New International Formulary VII," official publications which were revised this fall.
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So keep up the good work, Kansan. I live for the day when the hallowed walls of Fraser hall shall resound to the shouts of a professional-wrestler-turned-professor instructing his classes on why Shelley is better than Byron because Byron walked with a limp.
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Navy School Will Enter One Squad In Intramurals
"The Naval Training School will enter only one team in the intramural basketball leagues. We had formerly planned to enter a team in each division but because of our schedule that will be impossible", Ensign Pederson said today.
"In the city softball league last summer we entered a team in each division but that did not work out so well because the personnel of our teams changed every month. Our boys are attending school twenty-four hours a day and their schedule can not be arranged to allow them to participate in athletics", Pederson continued.
"We will enter one team although we do not know anything about its caliber", Pederson concluded.
At present there are no former college stars in the School.
Pool Open Tomorrow For Student Use
Robinson gymnasium swimming pool will be opened tomorrow to students during free periods, Dr. F. C. Allen, director of physical education said today. Required swimming classes for credit in the war training program terminated last week.
The pool will be open Monday through Friday from 3:30 to 5:30 p. m., Monday, Wednesday, and Friday for men and Tuesday and Thursday for women. Saturday, women will have an opportunity to swim from 10:30 to 12 noon, and the men from 2 to 5 p. m.
Lifeguards will be on duty at each free period, Dr. Allen said.
Lulli Speaks of Peru at Meeting of El Ateneo
Antonio Lulli, college senior from Peru, will give a talk on Peru at a regular meeting of El Ateneo. Spanish club, at 4:30 p. m., Thursday in Room 113 of Frank强兴 hall.
Following his talk Lalli will lead a discussion on Peru.
WANT ADS
WANTED: Small apartment for three. Must be quiet and close to campus. Bob Fitzpatrick. Phone 957. 50-35
WANTED: Boys to work nights and weekends. Good pay. See George at the DeLuxe any evening. 45-35
LOST: Spiral notebook containing Price and Distribution notes. If found please call 721 and ask for Duane Spalsbury. 46-35
LOST: Brownie 6-20 Bulls Eye Camera. Call Mildred Wells, 860. Reward. 48-35
LOST: Ladies Benrus wrist watch, between Union Fountain and Ad. Keepsake. Reward. Call Mary Anne Gray, 768. 47-37
LOST: Strand of transparent beads somewhere between third floor Fraser and East Ad Friday morning between 9:30-10:30 classes. Please call Jean Ott, phone 731.
WARM MORNING Coal heaters 200 Model $64.95 and $69.95. Cuts heating costs in large homes, schools, warehouses, Lodge halls, stores. Meyer Company, Leavenworth, Kansas. 38-35
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
KANSAN CLASSIFIED ADS KU 66
ROBERTS'
Jewelry and Gift Shop 833 Mass. Phone 827
Latest Used Phonograph Records — Reasonable
JOHNNY'S GRILL
1017% Mass. Phone 96
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
Plain Shampoo and Wave 65c
Oil Shampoo and Wave 80c
Permanent Waves $2.50 and up
Seymour Beauty Shop
1346 Ohio St. Phone 100
FOR PIPES Look at the ELDRIDGE PHARMACY First.
Wester Collegiate Dictionaries $3.50 up
KEELER'S BOOK STORE
Phone 33 939 Mass.
Junior Smartness
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