TUESDAY. JANUARY 20. 1942
UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN. LAWRENCE. KANSAS
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University Adds Women's Therapy Work
University women will have the opportunity to participate in the program of vocational rehabilitation of service men wounded or disabled in the present world war, according to plans announced this week by Chancellor Deane W. Malott and approved by the University Senate.
By adding a course in occupational therapy for women as part of its speed-up war program, the University becomes one of only six schools in the United States from which registered certificates may be obtained. Demand Is High
The demand for occupational therapists is twice as great as the number of trained young women available. The profession of occupational therapy, which uses handicrafts, recreational, and educational activities as treatment prescribed by physicians and administered by trained therapists to hasten recovery from injury, disease, or mental sickness, is closely allied with medicine, nursing, physical therapy and social service.
The course at the University will be administered chiefly by the department of design and the University of Kansas hospitals in Kansas City.
Leads to Bachelor's Degree
It will consist of three years here and one full year and one semester at the hospitals and will lead to a bachelor's degree in occupational therapy. Included will be the study of chemistry, physiology, zoology, bacteriology, anatomy, and handicraft courses in metal and jewelry work, weaving, leather work, woodcarving, and other simple crafts.
Schools and institutions other than the University of Kansas where certificates for registered occupational therapists now may be bad are the Boston School of Occupational Therapy; the Philadelphia School of Occupational Therapy; the St. Louis School of Occupational Therapy Downer College, Milwaukee; and the State Hospital at Kalamazoo, Mich.
Ten Die in Fire At Lynn, Mass.
Lynn, Mass. — (UP)— At least ten persons were killed early today and Fire Chief Joseph E. Scanlon estimated that eight to 10 more were missing in a fire that destroyed a five-story apartment building in the center of the Lynn business district.
More than 25 were injured, most of them by leaping from windows into the street. One of the injured was Chief John Adams of the Marblehead fire department who fell from the roof to a fire escape several floors below.
Screaming and shouting, occupants leaped through the windows while flames puffed out around them. Firemen brought scores down ladders.
William J. Fuller, crippled by infantile paralysis, threw his crutches from a window to attract attention, but when firemen reached him, he insisted that they rescue his mother first.
Shannon Leaves For Naval Duty
William H. Shannon, associate professor of accounting in the School of Business, left for Washington, D.C.Sunday to report for duty as a lieutenant (senior grade) in the Supply Corps of the U.S.Navy.
Professor Shannon, a graduate of the School of Law, has been a member of the University faculty since 1930. Professor Shannon served as the University golf coach last spring and he was recently made a member of the R.O.T.C. committee.
Other members of the School of Business staff will give the final examinations in Professor Shannon's courses.
Navy Strikes At Atlantic Submarines
Newport News, Va. — (UP) — The Navy struck back with all available warships and airplanes today to eliminate the German submarine menace along the Atlantic seaboard which within six days has cost the Allied nations four oil tankers—three sunk and one damaged by shell fire and torpedoes.
The relentless German underwater campaign, almost within sight of the Atlantic shoreline, apparently is directed at the fleet of oil tankers plying the sea lanes between Caribbean and Middle Atlantic ports. Other ships in the vicinity of the latest attack were not fired upon, survivors said.
The latest victim of an enemy submarine was the American tanker Malay, an 8,206 ton Gulf Oil company ship. It survived a 90-minute submarine attack off the North Carolina coast early Monday and limped into port here early today. One of its crew of 33 was dead; four others were missing after attempting to launch a lifeboat.
Survivors told Naval officials here how the submarine had singled out the Malay from a group of "several" other ships, subjected her to merciless shellfire and then sent a torpedo crashing into her side almost amidships.
The pattern of the attack was the same that sent the tankers Norness and Coimbra to the bottom off the coast of Long Island last week and sunk the Allan Jackson off the North Carolina coast early Sunday. There was no warning when the first shell crashed into the bridge of the Malay before daylight.
"There were several other ships around us," he said, "but none were bothered, showing that the submarine was after oil tankers."
One member of the Malay crew, Boatswain Walter Bruce of Staunton, Ill., said the submarine apparently deliberately chose the Malay as its target.
The Malay was empty, en route from Philadelphia to Port Arthur, Texas, to take on a cargo of crude oil.
Phi Delta Kappa Meets Tonight
Dr. J. W. Twente, professor of education, will report on the activities of the Phi Delta Kappa National council at the January meeting of the organization at 7 o'clock tonight at University High School.
Labor Peace Negotiations Threatened
Washington—(UP)—New wound, and old grievances threatened today to impede negotiations for unifying the labor movement after seven years of separated units.
Sen. Robert F. Wagner, co-author of the National Labor Relations and Wage-Hour laws, said labor peace "definitely is in the cards," although it may be some time before the differences can be settled.
President Philip Murray of the Congress of Industrial Organizations, in a letter interpreted by most observers as a rebuke, told former CIO President John L. Lewis that only the organization's executive board could order peace conferences resumed with American Federation of Labor representatives.
Lewis proposed to both Murray and AFL President William Green that the peace talks broken off in April, 1939, be resumed. The AFL executive council promptly accepted the proposal.
Murray, making no effort to veil his belief that Lewis acted without proper authority, invited the former CIO president to attend a meeting of the executive board in New York on Jan. 24 and "present your view-point."
Green denied a newspaper report that an agreement already had been reached and that it included his resignation. He said there was "absolutely no truth in the statement," and it rendered "a great disservice" to the cause of "labor unity and labor peace."
Wagner said he believed the "bitter ennities" resulting from difficulties between the AFL and CIO would provide obstacles, despite the "overwhelming desire of labor's rank and file for unity during the war period." He said unity would result in three important benefits:
1. Elimination of jurisdictional disputes and interunion "raiding" to the detriment of war production.
2. Strengthening of labor's hand "by unification of her strength" which will be felt particularly in the post-war period.
Lewis has been carrying on "exploratory" conversations with AFL leaders but according to informants no definite agreement has been reached. Murray and Green were said to have taken no part in them.
3. Improve relations with employers heretofore plagued by jurisdictional disputes and "union politics".
Emporia Editor Speaks To SDX At Dinner Tonight
Frank Clough, managing editor of the Emporia Gazette and author of the current book, "William Allen White of Emporia," will speak at the dinner of Sigma Delta Chi, professional journalism fraternity, at 6:30 tonight in the English room of the Memorial Union building.
Initiation services will be held at 5:30 p.m. for Richard H. Boyce, assistant instructor in journalism. A group picture will be taken at 8:15.
No Scotch Varsity Tomorrow
There is no Scotch Varsity scheduled for tomorrow night in the Memorial Union ballroom.
Lombard Funeral Rites Tomorrow or Thursday
Las Vegas, Nev.—(UP)—Clark Gable planned to return to Hollywood with the body of his wife, Carole Lombard, today after identification of the film actress' mother.
Gable's film studio associates said a double funeral would be held tomorrow or Thursday for Miss Lombard and her mother. Mrs. Elizabeth Peters $ ^{3}$
Gable's film studio associate be held tomorrow or Thursday mother, Mrs. Elizabeth Peters both victims of an airplane crash in which 22 were killed.
Plans to return last night were cancelled because Mrs. Peters' body was not identified positively.
Gable had scheduled himself at a hotel here after two futile attempts to accompany searching parties scaling the rugged mountain where the plane crashed Friday night. His friends persuaded him yesterday, however, to take a drive in the desert.
The actor received many messages of condolence and said he was "deeply moved" by a telegram from President Roosevelt.
The President's message said:
"Mrs. Roosevelt and I are deeply distressed. Carole was our friend, our guest in happier days.
"She brought great joy to all who knew her and to the millions who knew her only as a great artist. She gave unselfishly of her time and talent to serve her government in peace and war. She loved her country.
"She is and always will be a star, one we shall never forget nor cease to be grateful to."
Bodies of 15 officers and enlisted men of the Army ferry command were being carried here from Double-or-Nothing peak.
Douglas County Completes Drive For T.B. Funds
Douglas county's drive for tuberculosis funds has been completed with the University student contributions amounting to $76.81. Virginia Gear, chairman of the women's drive reports $48.52, and Dorus Munsinger, chairman of men, reports $28.29 in contributions.
Dr. E. L. Treece of the bacteriology department, who was chairman of the committee for faculty members and employees, reports $500 contributed.
Undergoes Minor Surgery
Richard Learmonth, business senior, underwent a minor surgery this morning at Watkins Memorial hospital.
U.S. Troops Have Best Uniforms In Army History
Wilmington, Del. — (UP)— Men in the United States Army are receiving the best uniforms ever issued soldiers, and veterans of the last World War can well be envious of modern soldiers whose outer garments are treated to shed water.
The army jacket, worn both on and off the post, is treated chemically to shed water and resist spots, stains and perspiration. The jacket is made of cotton poplin, lined with wool where added warmth is required.
Only a driving rain will soak through the jacket. Non-greasy spots and even splashes of soup may be sponged off with a damp cloth The coat also serves as a windbreaker. It may be repeatedly dry-cleaned or laundered with only a slight change in its repellent properties.
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