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UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN, LAWRENCE, KANSAS
FRIDAY, JANUARY 16, 1942
The KANSAN Comments...
HAPPY BIRTHDAY
Today, on the anniversary of its founding thirty years ago, The University Daily Kansan is proud of the fact that it more nearly coincides with the ideal pattern for a good daily newspaper; that it more nearly lives up to the tenents of ideal journalism than ever before in its history.
It was in 1912 that the first daily student paper was issued on the campus. Not that the Kansan was new-it had existed under that name since 1889, and was published sporadically under the guidance of Prof. E. M. Hopkins. During its early years journalism classes were so small that recruits had to be mustered from the department of English.
In 1903 Hopkins began teaching the first course in journalism at the University. At that time the Kansan was reorganized on the pattern of the Yale, Harvard, and Princeton papers. Classes were still small, and the going was tough at times, but by 1920, Deane Malott, now Chancellor of the University, then circulation manager of the Kansan, was able to say of the paper: "The circulation of the University Daily Kansan is greater this year than ever before. Copies of the Kansan are mailed daily to thirty-five states of the Union, the District of Columbia, Canada, England, the Philippine Islands, and Costa Rica."
In 1926 Sigma Delta Chi, national professional journalistic fraternity, began to make annual awards for outstanding work in various fields of journalism. The Kansan has acquired several of these awards; it won awards for editorials the last two years.
As with any newspaper, the Kansan has had its dark moments. It has occasionally crawled out on a limb, only to find that the limb was rotten. The day never passes which is not marked by advice from professors of mathematics or history, voice or thermodynamics, on how to put out a good paper. It is accepted, in the main, with outward good cheer, and as soon forgotten as journalistic advice on how to tri-sect an angle. There are frequent minor demonstrations when some aspiring young reporter errs. But, on the whole, the Kansan can point to its history and to its present daily service with pride. It is a University institution, streamlined and up to the minute, seeking to be of service to readers, and desirous of the opportunity to make the same boasts on the day of its sixtieth anniversary.
---o--autos and rubber tires, we must be on constant guard against a black market here. Rumors are persistent, and possibly well founded, that some auto dealers, by deftly manipulating the speedometer, can turn a new car into a slightly used auto in good condition, available for sale at a reasonable amount over the regular price.
We look forward to the day when American aviators can fly over Tokio and sing, "Any bombs today?"
The Black Market Here
In every country where the effects of war have caused the rationing of certain commodities to civilian purchasers, "black markets" have sprung up like poisonous mushrooms.
Crafty individuals manage to find ways to beat the rationing system. Some are kind to their tax-ridden pocketbooks and resort to petty larceny. Scotland Yard reports that shoplifting in England has increased 25 per cent in the last year. In many cases these shoplifters simply net as middlemen and sell the stolen goods without asking to see the ration cards of the buyers. English law enforcement officers have broken up counterfeiting rings that have been printing identification and ration cards.
Now that rationing has come to America in the form of strict limits on the sale of new
Police have warned motorists to be especially careful against tire thefts. The shortage of rubber will undoubtedly create a demand that will result in a black market for tires unless action is taken now to offset such a development.
On the other side of the picture, rumors of shortages that do not exist, such as the stories of sugar scarcity, are causing timid housewives to buy and hoard huge quantities. Enough of this unnecessary buying will tend to create an artificial shortage and thus a rationing system will be necessary. The government should release information regarding the supply of any commodity that becomes the subject of any bridge club rumors about scarcity.
OFFICIAL BULLETIN UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS
Vol. 39 Friday, January 16, 1942 No.73
Notices due at News Bureau, 8 Journalism, at 10 a.m. on day of publication during the week, and at 11 a.m. on Saturday for Sunday issue.
Seniors in the School of Education may make appointments for early enrollment. Last day for early enrollment is Monday, Jan. 20.-A. H. Turney, Education Adviser.
ENGLISH MAJORS: Students desiring to begin or continue Reading for Honors in English may consult Miss Burnham in 211 Fraser, between 2:30 and 4:30 on Monday, Jan. 19 or between 3:30 and 4:30 Tuesday, Jan. 20. Please consult catalogue in advance—J. M. Burnham, for committee.
All students not now registered in the Teachers Appointment Bureau, who expect to use the services of the bureau in seeking teaching positions for the school year 1942-43, are asked to attend a meeting in Frank Strong Hall Auditorium, Wednesday, January 21, at 4:30 p.m. The services of the bureau will be explained and registration blanks will be ready for distribution. H.F. Chandler Secretary.
Men students who desire to apply for Templin, Battenfeld, and Carruth Hall Scholarships for the second semester should do so at once. Application forms may be obtained in Room 1, Frank Strong Hall—Mens Residence Halls Scholarship Committee, Gilbert Ulmer, Chairman.
NOTICE TO ALL UNIVERSITY STUDENTS—Dr. E. T. Gibson is at the Watkins Memorial Hospital each Tuesday afternoon from 2 to 4:30 P. M. for discussion with students on problems of mental hygiene. Appointments may be made through the Watkins Memorial hospital. Ralph I. Canuteson, Director, health service.
UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN
Student Paper of THE UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS Lawrence, Kansas
Publisher ... Stan Stauffer
EDITORIAL STAFF
Editor Bill Feeney
Editorial Associates: Lyle Eggleston, Raymond Derr
Charles Pearson, Kay Bozarth
Feature Editor John Harvey
NEWS STAFF
Feature Editor ... John Harvey
Managing Editor ... Milo Farneti
Campus Editor ... Heidi Viets
News Editor ... John Conard
Sunday Editor ... Kay Bozarth
Sports Editor ... Chuck Elliott
Society Editor ... Betty Abels
Make-up Editor ... Gerald Tewell
BUSINESS STAFF
Business Manager ... Frank Baumgartner
Advertising Manager ... Wallace Kunkel
Subscription rates, in advance, $3.00 per year, $1.75 per semester. Published at Lawrence, Kansas, daily during the school year except Monday and Saturday. Entered as second class office at Lawrence, office at Lawrence, Kansas, under the Act of March 3, 1879.
Rock Chalk Talk
DEAN OSTRUM
We notice by the society page in this issue of the Kansan that the Pi Phi's have elected Rilla Ann Townsend and Dorothy Jean Harvey "censors" for the sorority for the coming semester.
Attempts to determine the nature of their duties have all been in vain.
Rock Chalk Cooperators Wallace Kunkel and Allen Cromley made a "gentleman's agreement" last week not to have any more dates until after finals. A five dollar fine imposed upon the first to violate the part was supposed to have clinched the deal.
Night before last Kunkel and Virginia Fritz ran into Cromley and Pat Foster down at Wiedeman's.
Moral of the story—those boys ain't gentlemen.
Roommate Kappa pledges Jo Johnson, B. J. Hamilton, and Erma Lee Hasty have spent a harrowing week feuding with neighboring pledge sisters—Jean Hoffman, Martha Rayl, and Lois Anderson.
The trouble started when Jo short-sheeted Martha's bed one night. Determined to get even, Martha and her roomies poured perfume and cologne in Jo's bed the next night.
Yesterday morning Jean, Martha, and Lois found limburger cheese in their radiator when the heat came on and last night Jo, B. J., and Erma found their door knobs greased.
With guests coming in for the Kappa winter formal tomorrow night, actives took the matter into their own hands this morning and called operations to a halt.
Phi Delt Chuck Elliott says he had his biggest letdown of the year the other night when he heard the new recording, "I Said NO "
Sig Ep Jim Bradley wanted to get down to Baker recently to see his Tri Delt girl friend and asked brother Jim Beers if he would provide the transportation. Jim agreed and so the two motored down.
A letter to Bradley today from the little girl friend included a note to be delivered to Beers which began with "My dearest Jimmy."
Bradley has decided to take the train or walk the next time he goes to Baker.
Letter Gives Lowdown On Peruvian 'Heat'
December 31, 1941
The following letter received by Miss Kathleen Doering, instructor in entomology, was written by a University graduate now an American army officer in Peru, Lieutenant Thompson Lawrence. Lieutenant Lawrence majored in entomology while at the University, receiving his A.B. degree in 1935 and M.M.A. degree in 1938.
Hotel Maury
Lima, Peru
Casilla Correo: 1385
As you may have gathered, I bought myself a Spanish typewriter for Xmas.
Living here is cheap and reasonably safe unless the Japanese decide to take the neighboring seaport of Talara for a base against the canal. My job, however, is not what would be recommended for the aged, infirm, or timorous. I am down here as one of the neutral military observers to keep a check on whether Peru and Ecuador are observing the treaty of Talara, and matters relating the war and peace between the two republics. Now, as never before, we need peace and cooperation among our Latin American sister nations.
I got the job because I speak a little Spanish and am interested in such matters. I had rather expected to be called back to the zone after the incredible attack of the Japanese, but they apparently consider me more valuable down here. I am one of a commission of four American observers who scout the demilitarized zone between Peru and Ecuador along with four Argentinian observers and two Brazilians. Normally I work with one or the other of the Argentinians.
Our reconnaissance takes us into places which, with the onset of the rains, became increasingly difficult and dangerous to travel, both from the slipperiness of the steep trails and from the mounting numbers of mosquitites. It's most unfortunate that the part of baggage containing my killing bottle has so far failed to arrive from Talara, having been long
delayed in the port of Guayaquil, Ecuador. Perhaps when it arrives I shall have sufficient energy to make a sweeping net. I was unable because of the exigencies of space in the bomber I came to Quito on to bring my cellcotton.
I thank God for the interest in the Latin peoples and language which enabled me to reach these strange and far-away places; to travel by canoe through the muddy mouths of estuaries where the sharks swirl away from the surprise of our bow, to travel by muleback with my whole being one tremendous toothache from the unaccustomed means of locomotion, while the tarantulas skitter away like mice from beneath the mules hooves and the toucans skirl among the brilliant bryophytes.
It will be something to remember and tell about, riding the rims of the precipitous mountains and leaning out over mist-milky valleys in which the Grand Canon could be dropped, lost, and such, the vastness of them.
Down here the insects are very much interested in me. Ticks of all sizes are not insects, but in the jungles many of them become very attached to the passerby. Especially the small ones must be killed with a cigarette before removing or a large ulcer is likely to develop around the head which otherwise remains in the skin.
Quito is cool and very picturesque and the cheapest place in the world to live. Lima is a big, beautifully landscaped, modern city, and remarkably clean. You have to buy your water in both cities or drink beer or pop because the tap water is supposed to be contaminated. Likewise it is strongly
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