THURSDAY, APRIL 9, 1942
UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN, LAWRENCE, KANSAS
9, 1942
PAGE SEVEN
but he The note junior,
walking we their face.
standing.
I realize
can grow
quashes.
lin, Mo.
n to the
timents
itten t
in the
ns now.
mushy
er Bob issue of at were allowing
day and the first
nately age of once the
motion good nearly
which show.
at stu-
with
close
areals are
types of
peers.
Sports Reduce Pilot Failure, Army Learns
Maxwell Field, Ala.—(UP)—The material benefits of sports to the United States war effort have been proven here at the Southeast Air Corps training center, according to Maj. Gen. George E. Stratemeyer, commandant.
Giving facts and figures on the value of sports to army men instead of the familiar vague statements on the subject, Gen. Stratemeyer said that sports had "saved for the service" more
A physical training program has been instituted here which includes 34 outdoor games, four drill activities and 10 different aquatic exercises all an essential part of the curriculum for cadets.
than 500 American fighter pilots, who would have been eliminated a year ago.
"Let the figures speak for themselves," General Stratemeyer said. "They show that 43 per cent of each class of cadets was eliminated in the days before the physical training program was started, and only 41.3 per
out of the men in each class are dropped now for lack of inherent flying ability."
Weaver Started It
This marked decrease in cadet elimination has been noted since the all-round sports program was inaugurated nine months ago. And you can't mark this good record up to the inauguration of the replacement center idea alone—because qualifications for entrance have been lowered and the courses streamlined over a shorter period, the commanding officer explained.
The physical training program dates back to mid-summer, 1941, when then commanding Maj. Gen. Walter R. Weaver ordered it set up "to stress use of flying muscles, iron out civilian kinks and increase coordination."
General Stratemeyer said the aver-
General Stratemeyer said the average weight of cadets in the ten weeks of training following their arrival is almost two pounds more, and by the time they complete basic training, the weight has been upped five pounds. Muscles For War
"In case you think that archery badminton, basketball, tumbling, golf, swimming and ping-pong are only for enjoyment during the days of peace," Ernest B. Smith, director of physical education said, "we have proven their value here in conditioning America's sky fighters."
Here's the rest of the official figures. Before the physical training program was begun, 42 per cent of cadets entering primary school were eliminated; that figure has been cut now to 35 per cent. Eliminations at basic schools used to be 7.59 per cent, now they are only 6.87 per cent.
"Not a little of our success in reaching these goals is due to a conversion of the sports of peace to make muscles for war," General Stratemeyer said.
Officials Ask War Class To Be Prompt to Lectures
To avoid confusion caused by latecomers to the "World at War" lectures, University officials are requesting students and townspeople attending the lectures to be in their seats promptly at 7:30 p.m.
During the past two or three lectures there has been considerable confusion for the first few minutes because of those who come late, and the administration is soliciting the cooperation of those who plan to attend.
The speaker for Thursday night will be Dr. C. B. Realey, whose topic is "The British Empire." He will deal especially with the current problem relative to India.
The United States Civil Service Commission is now seeking junior chemists to perform research, investigative, or other work in some branch of chemistry. Women especially are urged to apply as war demands have created opportunities for technically trained psions.
Civil Service Seeks Chemists
Written tests are not required for the positions, which pay $2,000 a year. Completion of a 4-year course in a recognized college with 30 semester hours in chemistry is required, although senior students who will complete the required course within four months of the date of filing application may apply. Although no experience is required, preference in appointment may be given to applicants showing experience in chemical or related work.
No age limits are set for the examination. Applications must be filed with the Civil Service Commission, Washington, D.C., and will be accepted until the needs of the service have been filled.
Application forms and further information regarding this and other opportunities open to chemists in the federal government may be obtained at the Lawrence post office.
Shipbuilding Becomes No.1 Oregon Industry
Portland, Ore — (UP) — Shipbuilding, until four months ago Oregon's second largest industry, now is the leading employer in the state.
With the completion of another shipyard, now being built, an estimated 90.000 men will be employed by the industry.
Milling and logging, formerly Oregon's largest single industry, employed 50,000 men last year.
Prof. W, R. Maddox, of the department of political science, will take his municipal administration class to Kansas City, Mo., on a field trip Saturday morning.
Maddox Takes Municipal Ad Class To K.C. Saturday
Arrangements for the visit have been made through the cooperation of Chief Harold O. Anderson of the Kansas City Mo. police department,
The class will study police training for both recruits and members of the force, police procedure in arrests, and booking, police radio, and identification methods in the laboratory. The class will spend the morning on the field trip and will return shortly after noon.
VIVACIOUS
Vivacious Vera Barton, 'teen age Brooklyn miss, is the singing star of Columbia network's "Songs in the Mood of Love." She broadcasts Tuesdays and Thursdays. Maestro Walter Gross directs the music for Vera.
Estes Commission Sponsors Discussion Of Summer Session
To give interested students some idea of the summer session at Estes Park, Colorado, the Estes Commission of the Y.W.C.A. and the Y.M.-C.A. sponsored a discussion of "problem areas" Tuesday afternoon at Hienley House. Royal Humbert, instructor of religion, and W. T. Paullin, instructor of history, led the discussion.
The topic treated Tuesday was "For What Are We Fighting?" Other topics treated in recent "problem area" discussions are "Democracy in Wartime," "Religious Resources," "How Relevant is the Pacifists Position?" and "Post-War Reconditioning."
The term "problem areas" is used by the group to refer to topics made pertinent by current events.
Vicker's Gift Shop
1011 $ \frac{1}{2} $ Mass.
for Hummel Prints
KANSAN CLASSIFIED ADS
WANT ADS
CARTER'S STATIONERY 1025 Mass. (Opposite Granada Theater) Eaton's Stationery Phone 1051
The certified list of approved summer session rooms for women will go to press May 1.
Jewelry and Gifts for Heisey Crystal 833 Mass.
ROBERTS
Lawrence residents who desire to rent rooms, apartments, or houses to women students enrolling for the summer sessions are requested to file the necessary information in the office of Miss Elizabeth Meguiar, adviser of women.
FOR RENT: Two-room cottage adjoining campus, cemented basement, furnace, oak floors, bath, garage. 1515 W. Campus Rd. Phone 1411-W. Owner lives at 1645 Mass. 675-116
New Fiction and Non-Fiction Complete Modern Library Dictionaries Children's Books Rental Library Greeting Cards
SWOPE
SPRING SUITS
and
DRESSES
943 Mass.
THE BOOK NOOK
1021 Mass. Tel. 666
LOST: Pair of rimless glasses in a dark blue case. Phone 234. New-ell Jenkins. 674-116
Marion Rice Dance Studio
Private Lessons in Ballroom Dancing 9271/2 Mass. St.
Latest Used Phonograph Records — Reasonable JOHNNY'S GRILL
Issue Call for List Of Rooms for Women
1017 $ \frac{1}{2} $ Mass.
Phone 961
TENNIS RACKETS
RESTRUNG
Bicycles Repaired
Lock and Key Service
RUTTER'S SHOP
1 Mass. Phone 319
WOLFSON'S
WOLFSON'S
743 Mass. Phone 675
Money Loaned on Valuables Unredeemed Guns, Clothing for Sale
TAXI
Hunsinger's 920-22 Mass. Phone 12
Shoe Service
BURGERT'S
1113 Mass. St. Phone 141
Webster Collegiate Dictionaries
$3.50
KEELER'S BOOK STORE Phone 33 939 Mass.
Glasses Fitted Eyes Examined Broken Lenses Duplicated
NOLL OPTICAL CO.
839 $ \frac{1}{2} $ Mass. Over Royal Shoe Store
Res. Ph. 761 Office Phone 979
ROCK CHALK
"It Pays To Look Well"
HOTEL ELDRIDGE
BARBER SHOP
ROCK CREEK
12th & Oread
Meals Sandwiches
Fountain Service
Under Student Management
STENOGRAPHIC BUREAU
Typing Mimeographing Journalism Building
HIXON'S
721 Mass
HEADQUARTERS FOR Cameras & Supplies. Moving Picture Cameras — Projectors For Sale or Rent
Expert KODAK FINISHING