1942
UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS STUDENT PUBLICATION
UNIVERSITY Daily Kansan
LAWRENCE, KANSAS, FRIDAY, MAY 15. 1942
39th YEAR
Symposium Topic Is Organization After World War
NUMBER 137
At the final meeting of the World at War class last night in Fraser theater, a symposium under the chairmanship of Domenico Gagliarco, professor of economics, took a look into the future, to see what eventualities might arise in view of the evidence now available.
After reviewing briefly the subjects covered during the course Gagliaro suggested as the first question a discussion of what kind of organization should be established in the world after the war is over. He presented H. B. Chubb, associate professor of political science, asking him to answer the question from the standpoint of political science.
Professor Chubb said that the only suggestion for any kind of post-war organization had been set forth by Clarence Streit, clear back in 1838, in his book "Union Now," in which he proposed a federation of the democracies, advocating a common citizenship, defense, trade, and money system, under a single constitution. After a short explanation of Streit's plan, Chubb said, "After the war, we'll be so tangled with our allies that it would be easier to form some kind of a federation
Asked when he thought would be the right time to try to effect such a federation, he quoted Streit, who said, "Strike while the iron is hot. Chubb explained that Streit had seen the need for such a plan then, but his suggestion had not been followed. In 1941, he wrote a sequel to his book, called "Union Now With Britain," because the other democracies he believed then to be necessary in a union had fallen.
Gagliardo then asked F. T. Stockton, dean of the School of Business, to discuss the economic advantages of such a union. Stockton said that the ultimate end of such a plan was the development of an English speaking empire. A union with Britain would bring under one political and economic control some parts of the world which have been in competition with one another, but that it was possible that a more substantial arrangement than competition could thus be made. Our tie-in with the dominions is the important problem, rather than with just the British Isles. We are turning our attention more and more to South Africa, China, Australia, and New Zealand, he believes.
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Asked how long he thought the war would last, Stockton said it was rather a question of how long the war economy would last. We'll be an armed camp, under a planned economy, for some decades to come, he prophesied. He also pointed out that the present economic system between ourselves and Britain would furnish the foundation for a necessary planned international economy, or really a national economy if a union were formed.
WNAA Elect Next Year's President
Ruth Spencer Ashcraft, 1941 graduate of the College, was elected next year's president of the Women's National Aeronautic Association at its last meeting of the year held last night in the Memorial Union building.
Betty Lou Perkins, college sophomore, was elected vice-president; Mildred Hyer, fine arts sophomore; secretary; Alice L. Brown, college freshman, treasurer; and Joanna Croson, college freshman, publicity director.
Tentative plans for next year include an "Air Day," in cooperation with the municipal airport.
Choir Holds Picnic At Roberts' Farm
The University A Cappella choir held its annual picnic yesterday afternoon at the farm home of Dr. and Mrs. Sam Roberts, near Eudora.
The afternoon and evening were spent in boating on the lake, and in dancing and group singing led by Dean D. M. Swarthout, director of the choir. Among the guests present were Mrs. Joseph Wilkins, Allie Merle Conger, and Dr. Roberts.
The choir will make its last appearance of the year at the baccalaureate service, Sunday, May 31.
June 1 Deadline On CPT Enlisting
Showgoer Scores
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Defense Dough
Vaguely remembering registering for the drawing last fall, he presented himself, and was told that his presence at the theater on that particular night was worth $200.
All men in civilian pilot training at the present time are required to enlist in the army or the navy before June 1, 1942 Edward E. Brush, head of the program, announced today.
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Erbe's friends say he sat through the rest of the show with a "big broad grin" on his face. He himself admits he can't remember much of the picture.
Richard Erbe, college sophomore, took time out for a little relaxation last night and attended the Granada theater. Not until the manager was calling out his name did Erbe realize that it was the Granada's weekly "defense bond night."
Old Lady Luck swooped down on Lawrence last night, spied an unsuspecting University student, and casually deposited a $200 check in his hand.
Such applications as are not accepted by the armed forces may
Erbe came to the University last year from Balboa Heights, Canal Zone, where he was born and had lived all his life. Early this spring, he enlisted in the U. S. Marine Corps Reserve, one of three University students to pass the qualifying examinations, and will go into officers' training immediately upon graduation in 1944.
After properly enlisting in the army or navy, application may be made for further CPT training in the advanced courses. This training will be available to a certain proportion of CPT graduates by direction of the Army or Navy, and representatives of the Civil Aeronautics Administration.
Prompt arrangements with the air corps aviation cadet selection board and the naval air cadet selection board for the presentation of CFT trainees, in a group, for enlistment as soon as their application material is in proper order, are being made now.
What's he going to do with the money. "Well, for one thing," he said, "I think I'll buy a defense bond."
BY BOB COLEMAN
In the event a trainee who is of legal draft age does not accomplish the procedure outlined, this information will be reported to the state director of selective service for use in reclassifying that person.
Brush stated that his information came from John P. Morris, director of civilian pilot training.
This ruling concerns only those men who are now taking CPT courses. Nothing has been said yet concerning students enrolled for the coming terms.
Three Residence Hall Proctor Posts Open
Applications for proctors of the men's residence halls are being received by Dean Werner in room 1, Frank Strong hall, until May 20.
There are three vacancies, Dean Werner said, created by the resignations of Clark Moots, Earl Riddle, and Maurice Baringer.
Men applying for the positions should be upperclassmen next year; graduates also will be considered. Further details can be obtained in Dean Werner's office.
"The proctor system has been worker out so that young men will be give the chance to go to school, to ear some money, and at the same time, to get a 'liberal education,'" said Dean Werner.
Air Force Reserve Plans 3-Day Drive
BY BOB COLEMAN
Plans for the enlistment of University students in the U.S. Army Air Force Reserve Saturday, Sunday, and Monday were made public today by Lieut. Myron W. Reed, representative of the Kansas City army recruiting station. Reed will be in charge of the three-day enlistment drive.
All applicants who have all necessary data prepared are to report, Lieutenant Reed said, to Fraser theater at 9 a.m. tomorrow, where they will be given a three hour mental examination.
mental examination will be eligible to take the physical examination. If the applicant passes this test, he may then enlist in one of three divisions of the Air Force program.
Under the first of these divisions, the successful applicant would enlist in the air force as a private and, as training facilities become available, would be eligible for cadet training.
The second division entails immediate enlistment in the Air Force Reserve, and entrance into air training as facilities become available.
Under the third plan, the student would enlist in the Air Force Reserve on a deferment basis, under which he would be allowed to continue work on his University degree, subject to three conditions: that he carry a full schedule so as to graduate in the prescribed number of years; that he maintain the University - prescribed average in his grades; and that he not drop out of school.
Lieutenant Reed emphasized that the board would take applications only for the flying positions-pilot, navigator, and bombardier. Students interested in ground duty commissions—communications, armament, engineering, meteorology, and photography—should make their applications through the war department in Washington, D.C.
To apply for cadet training, the student must present the following documents: 1. Three notarized, completely filled application blanks. 2. Parent's consent if under 21 (to be written in the prescribed place on the application blanks). 3. A certified copy of his birth certificate. 4. Three letters of recommendation, preferably written on business stationary.
The mental examination, Lieutenant Reed said, will consist of 150 questions, of which 80 must be answered correctly for a passing grade. It will be a test of the applicant's ability to follow directions and his general knowledge. The five divisions of the examination include questions on vocabulary, mathematics, simple mechanics, current events, and general thought (Questions of the type, "What would you do if——")..
The physical examination, the lieutenant indicated, will be the same as is given to any officer of the U. S. Army, except that vision must be 20-20 uncorrected, and the
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RY SHIRLEY HENRY
WSGA Selects Summer Council
The first Women's Self-Governing Council committee to be appointed for continuance during the summer session was named this week by Marjorie Rader, president of the WSGA council.
The committee of four members will work with the office of adviser of Women in governing the activities of the University women this summer. The WSGA committee will aid with war activities continued during the two summer terms.
Almost 32,000 yards of solid concrete, 59,000 cubic feet of stone, 200,000 square feet of wire mesh, 212 tons of reinforcement, 121,00 bricks, 49,000 partition tiles, 140 glass bricks, and 6,000 glazed tiles are being steadily glued, nailed, welded, or cemented together to form the University's new mineralogy building.
Members of the present WSGA council who will be in summer school and have been named to the committee are Reola Durand, vicepresident of WSGA; Mary Jo Cox, council secretary; Georgia Ferrel, college representative; and Marjorie Rader.
Mineral Industries
End in Sight
The building, a $400.000 project, will be furnished sometime around the first of the year, barring labor problems, bad weather, or other unforeseen circumstances, it was stated today by L. L. Rafter, state inspector and construction superintendent. Mr. Rafter said that work is progressing steadily in spite of bad weather and rain. Slabs have been poured for the first and second floors, and those for the third floor are being completed this month.
The new structure will contain a total of 129 rooms. The basement will be divided into 20 rooms, including both laboratories and class rooms, first and second floors will have 35 rooms each, third floor will be divided into 18 rooms, and the fourth floor will contain 21 rooms.
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