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UNIVERSITY Daily Kansan
UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS STUDENT PUBLICATION
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LAWRENCE, KANSAS, THURSDAY, MARCH 12. 1942
NUMBER 102
39th YEAR
Peterson, Plumb Tops in Contest
Because they won top honors in the district meeting of the inter-American affairs extempore-discussion contest in Fraser theater last night, two University students will participate in the southwestern regional contest at the University of Kansas City April 14.
Merrill Peterson, college junior, was awarded first place in the speaking competition, and Bob Plumb, college junior, took second place. Competing with other speakers from Ottawa University, Bethany College, Kansas State Teachers College at Hays, and Kansas State Teachers College at Pittsburg; this University had five students remaining among the seven finalist
speakers chosen by an elimination contest yesterday afternoon.
University students presenting seven minute speeches in the finals were Grier Stewart, college senior; John Waggoner, college junior; Orville Wright, college senior; Peterson; and Plumb. Representatives from other schools taking part in the final contest round were John Adams from Bethany College, and Lester Arvin from Ottawa University.
Contests Draw Topics
Participants in the finals drew one topic for discussion an hour and a half before the contest. Peterson spoke on the topic that the task for fulfilling a good neighbor policy is more than an emergency undertaking. He expressed the idea that a true good neighbor policy is based on freedom of speech, of religion, and freedom from want and from fear. Peterson believed that the policy for America is to raise the standard of living and the institution of democratic processes in South America. Higher wages and lower prices should be the aim of the establishment of industrialization in South America, Peterson believed.
Bob Plumb won his second place position with a discussion entitled, "From Aztec Canoe to Pan-American Clipper." He discussed the poor methods of transportation of our southern neighbors and how these methods hindered the promotion of good relations. Plumb believed that transportation between the republics of South America as well as the transportation between South America and the United States should be improved in order to aid Pan-American relations.
After each contestant had given a seven minute speech a cross-examination between the speakers was held for 12 minutes. Then each speaker summed up his views in a 30 minute broadcast over station KFKU. Buehler Was Chairman
E. C. Buehler, professor of speech, acted as chairman of the contest discussions. Judges were LeRoy Cowperthwaite, instructor of speech in the Liberty Memorial High School; the Rev. Joseph King, minister of the Lawrence Congregational church; Richard Barber, Lawrence attorney; L. H. Houston, manager of the Bell Music company and a member of the
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Women's Election In Two Weeks
University women will vote in their regular spring election Thursday, March 26. No change in the present election system has been made by the executive council of the W.S.G.A.
The vociferous discussion which characterized the introduction of the bill was not repeated after the plebiscite, and the only open objection,
The plebiscite showed that 10 women were in favor of tabling the election bill, while eight were willing to give it a temporary try.
An unofficial "plebiscite" of both voting and non-voting members cut short all comment regarding an election bill proposed a week ago. That bill provided for a student-aculty committee to select candidates and place them in nomination for proper offices.
The Council, in its regular meeting Tuesday night in the Pine room of the Memorial Union building, agreed to establish that date for the election, and directed its election committee to entertain applications for can didacy this afternoon in the
All women who filed in application for nomination Feb. 26 were temporarily ineligible, but may file again today.
didacy this afternoon in the Pine room from 4:30 to 6 p.m.
Originally scheduled for today, the election was postponed by the Council when only one name was filed in application for the candidacy of each office, Feb. 26. The Council met to nominate at least one more woman for each office but was unable to obtain enough acceptances. Election must be held at least two weeks after candidates file applications.
by either side, was against faculty members being a part of the election committee.
Lengyel Will Talk on Dakar At Convocation
Dr. Emil Lengyel, international reporter for the New York Times and the author of the books,"The Danube," and "Turkey," will speak at convocation next Thursday, Chancellor Deane W. Malott announced today.
Dr. Lengyel's subject for his address will be "Dakar." He is the author of the only book on Dakar in the English language, and is regarded one of the world's best authorities on this West African port.
In his book Lengyel points out that Dakar is Germany's spearhead, directed at the Americas. He believes the French are rushing the trans-Saharan railway to completion at German instigation. When the temporary line is ready, he says, the Germans will have direct access to Dakar without having to go outside Gibraltar, and can reach the Americas in five flying hours.
Lengyel has produced numerous outstanding volumes in recent years. His book, "Hitter," was hailed as the best on the subject. One of his more recent works, "New Deal In Europe," is being used by many of the country's leading universities as a text.
R.A.F. Man Asks
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'Phog's' Book
Dr. Forrest C. Allen, varsity basketball coach, has received a request from a pilot in the R.A.F. for a copy of his book, "My Basketball Bible."
The pilot who asked for the book is Laurence Nelson, Hall Meadows, Tean, Staffs, England, For his library he wanted a copy of "Phog's" work. He wrote to the athletic department of the Indiana University, "There is one book in particular which I have tried unsuccessfully to obtain from your country. It is Dr. 'Phog' Allen's work entitled, 'My Basketball Bible.' Do you think you can possibly get a copy for me? I've got my heart set on that book. I am frantically keen on the game."
The letter was forwarded to Coach Nelson an auto-
The letter was forwarded to Coach Allen, who has sent Nelson an autographed copy of his latest book, "Better Basketball." The work asked for has been out of print since 1923.
Carman Lectures in Fraser On 'Moliere' March 19
J. Neale Carman, associate professor of romance languages, will deliver a lecture on "Moliere," in English, in Fraser theater, at 4:30 p.m., Thursday, March 19. The public is invited to attend.
This lecture will be the first of a series of three lectures to be given this spring on the French masters, sponsored by the department of romance languages and literature Dr. W. H. Shoemaker is chairman of the department.
Army Calls
DR. E. R. Elbel
Dramatists Read 'Mrs. Moonlight' At 8:20 Tonight
The second presentation of the staged reading of "Mrs. Moonlight," three-act comedy by Benn Wolf Levy, will be given for activity ticket holders at 8:20 tonight in the little theater in Green hall. The cast which presented the play Monday night for season ticket holders will read the same roles tonight.
James Barton, instructor of speech, will act as narrator for the reading. Allen Crafton, professor of speech and drama and director of the play, will take the part of Tom Moonlight, and Reola Durand, college junior, will read the part of his wife, Sarah.
In the role of Willie Ragg will be Kenneth Jackson, college senior, and Virginia Davis, college freshman, will take the part of Edith, Sarah's sister. Donald Dixon, instructor of speech
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Elbel Leaves To Serve In U.S.Air Corps
Dr. E. R. Elbel, associate professor of physical education and director of the intramural program, will leave Monday to assume his duties as an associate director of research in the technical training command of the United States army air corps, Chancellor Deane W. Malott announced today. Doctor Elbel has been granted a leave of absence for his war service.
The technical training command of the air corps involves men who are not necessarily training to become pilots. Headquarters for this area are now located at Tulsa. Elbel has been advised that he will either assume the job as a civil service appointee, or will be commissioned as a major in the air corps.
Elbel, who has been on the physical education staff of the University since 1929, was graduated from Springfield College, Springfield, Mass., in 1920, where he received a degree of Bachelor of physical education. Seven years later, he received his Master's degree from Springfield. Elbel served as physical director in the Y.M.C.A. at Tulsa from 1920 to 1922, then for five years was director of athletics and three-sport coach at Ottawa University. He spent a year at Springfield in graduate work, and then came to Mt. Otre. Where he has been since that time.
Elbel received his Doctor of Philosophy degree from the University of Iowa in 1938.
D. Gagliardo, professor of economics, will speak to the "World at War" class in the Fraser theater at 7:30 o'clock tonight.
Dance, Gamble at Union Hill Night Club
Members of the Independent Student association and both the Pan-Hellenic and Inter-Fraternity organizations have been making the rounds of organized houses for the past two days in an effort to sell tickets to the Pan-American Casino party in the Memorial Union building at 8:30 tomorrow night. The party is being sponsored by the three groups.
Latin and swing music for the dancers will be furnished by Clayton Harbur and his or ing the party. To give the ballroom a Latin-American atmosphere, the chestra.
Tables will be set up in the wings of the ballroom "night club" and students may purchase cokes and other soft drinks between dances. Cigarette girls will pass among the tables to keep the smokers well supplied.
ing the party. To give the ballroom a Latin-American atmosphere the walls will be decorated with flags of the South American countries.
Script for use at gambling tables will be issued to each person as he comes into the ballroom.
Plans for a floor show are being made by the three groups sponsor-
Students who wish to buy tickets during the advance sales period will be contacted sometime tonight or tomorrow by representatives of the three organizations. The purpose of the advance sale campaign is to contact every member of the student body.
Admission will be 25 cents plus tax.