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UNIVERSITY DAL, JANSAN, LAWRENCE, KANSAS
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 20, 1942
Commentary by the KANSAN Editorials * Features * Patter
Milk Becomes More Vital
Many months ago, Secretary Wickard of the Agricultural Department began appealing to farmers to cut down on production of crops such as wheat and cotton, with which we are far over-stocked, and to increase production of truck garden and dairy products.
Because of the lack of transportation facilities, the problem of a dairy products shortage has become more and more acute especially in areas where war production has brought a rapid increase in the number of families.
Washington state draft boards have set a national precedent for other states in the matter of deferment for dairy workers. A distinction has always been made between ordinary farm hands and dairy employees. The curtailment of production in such things as wheat would not be nearly so hard on immediate national welfare as would an increased shortage in dairy products.
An indefinite deferment for full-time dairy employees shows the importance placed by draft officials on the maintenance of full production in the dairy field. Here is one branch of farm production in which we have not been troubled with the problem of a surplus.—G.S.
In broadcasts picked up recently by United Nations receiving stations, Japanese Premier Hideki Tojo is reported to have told his people that Japan has taken steps in preparation for the "next stage of the war."
Siberia Next, Mr. Tojo?
The little Jap leader was not accommodating enough to disclose just what this "next stage" would be. Evidently he wants the United States to wonder about it—and tremble in the uncertainty. The United States will hardly do that, but the boast precipitates again the significant question, "What will Japan do next?"
Tojo could easily have been talking through his hat (a trick he might well have learned from Hitler). A dictator's promise of "big things to come" reeks of propaganda. The Japanese people probably regard that supposedly momentous statement as a prelude to ultimate victory.
The Jap premier should not be underrated, however. It is entirely possible that a new campaign will be attempted. If this is true, an invasion of Siberia is the most likely plan, for several reasons.
Tojo is an army man, both by training and by heritage. Several weeks ago, he replaced the navy-dominated Japanese cabinet with his own group of hand-picked army men. At that time, it seemed that his first official act might be to launch a land attack on Siberia.
It is significant, also, that the Japs could gain nothing by a naval blow at United Statesheld territory. They have already taken almost everything they want in the Pacific, and recapture of the few Solomon Island bases they have lost would hardly be worth the effort.
The Japanese, moreover, know the strength of the United States fleet. The battles of Midway and the Coral Sea taught them that. As long as that fleet has the obligation of the offensive, the Nipponese are not going to expose themselves with an attack of their own.
The successful invasion of Siberia, of course, would be a tremendously difficult job. Let no
--one think, however, that Tojo, in the egotism of all war lords, would shrink from the attempt. If he succeeded in establishing an Axis second front, Russia would be in such a perilous position that the issue of an Allied second front would have to be settled immediately.
Just Wondering
Experience may be the best teacher, but lots of people will tell you that curiosity runs a close second.
--one think, however, that Tojo, in the egotism of all war lords, would shrink from the attempt. If he succeeded in establishing an Axis second front, Russia would be in such a perilous position that the issue of an Allied second front would have to be settled immediately.
While Russian resistance in the west mitigates a Jap thrust into Siberia, the fiendish Japanese mind bears watching. Its next decision may change the whole course of the war.
OFFICIAL BULLETIN UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS
Vol. 40 Tuesday, October 20,1942 No.19
Notices due at News Bureau, 8 Journalism, at 10 a.m. on day 11 publication during the week, and at 11 a.m. on Saturday for Sunday issue.
JAY JANES: Jay Janes will meet at 4:30 p.m. toorrow in the Pine room of the Memorial Union building. Mary Kay Brown, president.
FEM-MEDICS: The Fem-Medics will hold a supper as its first meeting of the year, at 6:30 Thursday evening at the home of Dr. Florence Sherbon, Crescent Road, RFD 4. Guest speaker will be Dr. Leona Baumgartner, member of the New York Board of Health. All women medics and pre-medics are invited. For supper reservations call Dorothy Stannard, telephone 3197.
CATHOLIC STUDENTS: The Rev. E. J. Weissenberg will be at his office in room 415 Watson library, Thursday afternoon from 1 to 5 o'clock for personal conferences.
TAU SIGMA will meet tonight at 8:00 p.m. in Robinson, Gym.—Ruth Sheppard, Pres.
Y. W.-Y.M. Dr, Price's discussion group "Jesus, the Man and the Message" will start Wednesday, Oct. 22, 4:30 at Henley house. All interested are urged to come.
THE CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP GROUP will meet in the Pine room of the Union building Thursday noon from 1:00-1:20 p.m. and every Thursday. This is the ONLY prayer-meeting on the hill so come and bring your friends. Everybody welcome.
SOCIOLOGY CLUB will meet Thursday evening at 7:30 in Fraser hall. Katrina Fruin will be the speaker. Everyone interested is invited to come. Emma Lou Niedermeyer, President.
BUSINESS SCHOOL SMOKER: There will be a School of Business Smoker in the Men's Lounge of the Union Building on Thursday, October 22, 1942 at 8:00 p.m. The featured speaker on the program will be Mr. George W. Foulke, project manager at Sunflower Ordinance plant for Hercules Powder company. All business students, both male and female, are urged to attend. All pre-business students are welcome. Free smokes and cider will be provided. Willis Tompkins, Pres., School of Business.
SIGMA XI: The first meeting of the year will be held Thursday, October 22, 8:00 p.m. in the Kansas room of the Memorial Union. Professor Guy W. Smith, department of mathematics, will speak on Cryptography (Secret writing). Please note the change from the third to the fourth Thursday of the month.
EL ATENEO se reuneca Juves el 22 de octubre a las 4:30 en la sala 113 Frank Strong Hall. Los hermanos Marquez nos presentaran un programa de canciones, discursitos, etc. Margaret Welch, President.
Beulah M. Morrison, Secretary.
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BETTY LOU PERKINS
Bill McIntire, Delt, is having his share of troubles. The other night, McIntire went down to the Nightshirt Parade to find which were the toughest, freshmen or Ku Ku's.
"It is my firm opinion," McIntire stated on his return, "That the freshmen this year are rough!"
The freshmen had broken one rib while the Ku Ku's had cracked only one.
Then, last night, Bill went out to get in "Quantrill," his blue Model-A ford, and discovered it was gone. With the aid of a few friends, he finally discovered "Quantrill" sitting in front of Fowler Shops by the scrap heap, guarded by two sailors. Someone seems to be going for this scrap drive in a big way.
McIntire is now uttering silent prayers and holding his breath in fear of what's coming next.
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Lucille Gillie, Alpha Chi, has a new way of getting acquainted. In a 1:30 English class yesterday, she went up to Bob Douce, Phi Gam, and said, "Your juggling act was really good the other night."
Bob looked puzzled. He didn't juggle.
Boo looked puzzled. He didn't juggle.
After he had gone, Lucille was asked about the act. "I don't know anything about him," she answered gaily. "What's his name?"
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The two boys from Panama, Max and Bolivar Marquez, are having a great deal of trouble with Spanish. They understand it perfectly, but the difficulty comes in trying to translate the language into English.
They both seem to like this country, but have one criticism. They say the girls here are not nearly as good-looking as the ones in Panama. One of them even went so far as to say, "Not even the blondes."
Propaganda! Now these army boys will want to be stationed in Panama.
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Until a few days ago, the favorite pastime of Carruth Hall freshman, Lee Soxman, was putting Tommy Dorsey's tear-it-down recording of "Well Git It" on the record-player and whistling while the torrid strains of the number were being needled from the Dorsey disc.
Two weeks of this nerve-wracking practice was about all that his house-mates could endure.
So Saturday night, as a part of freshman initiation, Soxman was given an opportunity to display his puckering talents before all the men in the house, under the rigid supervision of upperclassmen armed with paddles. No less than twelve times was "Well Git It" ground from the record-player and less that twelve times was the bewildered freshman forced to whistle the ditty without any rest periods.
Soxman isn't likely to whistle "Well Git It" for some time.
HILL HISTRIONICS
Crafton Directs Drama
Cigar and All
If you see a little man with slightly graying hair and a small mustache, chewing vigorously on a cigar, it is probably Allen Crafton, head of the department of speech and drama.
Professor Crafton has been teaching the art of acting to University students since 1923. Having received training at Knox College at Galesburg, Ill., and at Harvard, he taught first at Carleton College, Northfield.
Minn., before coming to Kansas.
Limping slightly and using a cane, Professor Crafton goes about his daily work with vigor. He looks business-like, but the twinkle in his eye is unmistakable. Completely serious when the occasion demands, Professor Crafton manages to bring out the talents in his amateur actors.
During rehearsals of a play, when tension is high and the nerves of the students are at a breaking point, he either tells one of his poignant jokes or sings in a robust tenor, "Don't Spank Your Mother, Boys." In this song he is usually joined by Robert Calderwood, another speech
and drama teacher, and the team is incomparable.
Established Prairie Playhouse
Professor Crafton's experience in acting and directing in professional stage shows dates back to the Prairie Playhouse in Galesburg, Ill. After his return from Harvard, he went to Galesburg and established the theater. Before the Prairie Playhouse had much opportunity to grow, the World War began. He joined the army and went to France.
Even a war did not stop him. After the Armistice was signed, he found himself and several other army men stranded in France. So, with an eye ever on the theater, he organized and directed a show manned by the army. With this
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