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UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN, LAWRENCE, KANSAS
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 18, 1941
The KANSAN Comments...
CHRISTMAS—1941 A.D.
One week from today, most of the civilized world will celebrate the birth of one who has contributed to human progress merely an idea —peace on earth, good will to men.
In his time, nineteen centuries ago, Christ was considered by authorities to be a radical. He preached revolutionary doctrine — taught that man was a human being destined for higher things, not a slave to be used by a handful of willful and tyrannical rulers. The rulers of the land executed him, and his followers fled for their lives.
But no power on earth could make Christ or his idea stay in a grave. His message has been carried throughout the world since he established Christianity.
Today, one of the greatest enemies of Christianity is waging an all-out battle against the kind of civilization we know and want to preserve. Intelligence and reason and Christian charity have undergone a blackout, if only a temporary one. Cynics, consequently, are dwelling on the futility of Christmas in 1941.
Still, wars have been waged before. Christianity has been in danger before, attacked by dictatorial governments, its followers driven into hiding. This war may be the biggest ever, the threat to human progress more menacing than ever before. So must our efforts be greater than ever before to preserve that ideal of eventual peace on earth, good will to men. We must look forward to a new world, which will be built upon the ruins of the one we are destroying, but which must be based on an idea nineteen hundred years old.
Time Marches On note: A young man who left the navy on a charge of misconduct after ripping the swastika flag from the German consulate at San Francisco last January has applied for re-enlistment.
Shall We Walk, Folks
The social complexion of American life may change greatly in the near future because of two factors—curtailment of new car production and rationing of new tires for business purposes only.
It probably won't mean the end of jallopies here on the Hill, but in general will mean more blow-outs and other tire troubles. Attempts to stretch the old tire's mileage for another hundred miles or so may mean more accidents, a consequent increase in liability and property damage insurance rates. One could cite other instances in which American life is likely to be affected by this most recent edict of the OPM.
To a nation accustomed to buying new cars at will, and replenishing tires from an apparently inexhaustible supply, these announcements presage a change in America's mode of travel—a change from motoring to pedestrianism, something almost unheard of in this country of late years.
Curtailment of car production may have its financial implications, too, for national and state governments depend to some extent for revenues from automobile taxes and license fees. The federal government's excise tax on rubber will not bring as large a return.
The possibility that passenger automobile production may be choked off completely on Feb.1,1942,is being seriously considered by OPM, it was said this week.A ban is now in force on the sale of new tires,and,as soon as
rationing plans can be completed, no person can buy tires for any purpose except business reasons for the duration of the war.
This curtailment of cars and tires probably comes closer to the millions of civilian Americans than any other war measure yet adopted.
O--a. One chartreuse-satin quilted bomb shelter.
In order to release students for military and war-time service, Dartmouth College is cancelling its Winter Carnival and other weekend social events to close the academic year on May 10.
Shortly after Italy declared war on the United States, a messenger boy was seen carrying eight boxes of assorted vitamin pills into the Italian embassy in Washington. A sure sign of an early winter, or something.
OFFICIAL BULLETIN UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS
--a. One chartreuse-satin quilted bomb shelter.
Vol. 39 Thursday, December 18, 1941 No.64
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.
MATHEMATICS CLUB: The Mathematics Club will Lawrence, but are remaining in the city over the holiday vacation, are requested to leave their names at the graduate office.—E. B. Stouffer, Dean.
GRADUATE STUDENTS who are not residents of Lawrence, but are remaining in the city over the holiday vacation, are requested to leave their names at the graduate office.—E. B. Stouffer, Dean.
Don't forget—El Ateneo Christmas party will be Thursday, December 18, 8 o'clock at the home of Professor Shoemaker. Sign the list in the Spanish office NOW—Frank Pinet, President.
W. H. Schoewe Secretary.
SIGMA XI. The regular December meeting of the Kansas chapter of Sigma Xi will be held on Thursday, December 18 at 7:30 p.m. in Blake hall. Dr. E. H. Taylor, professor of zoology, will speak on "The Distribution of Reptiles as an Aid to Paleogeography." The Board of Electors will meet on Wednesday, Dec. 17 at 4:30 p.m. in room 269 Haworth hall.
CLASSICAL CLUB: Tuesday evening, Dec. 16, at 7:30. James Chandler will speak on: "The Roman Christmas." All members and persons interested are invited to the Memorial Union Pine room for this feature.-Bill Muxlow, president.
EDNA OSBORNE WHITCOMB SCHOLARSHIP:
Application for the Edna Osborne Whitcomb Scholarship for second semester, 1941-1942, should be made in Room 1. Frank Strong hall, before January 15. This scholarship is open to women students majoring in the department of English.—Lela Ross, Executive Secretary, Committee on Aids and Awards.
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ALL STUDENTS graduating at the end of the first semester who expect to teach should secure blankes and complete a registration in the Teachers' Appointment Bureau immediately. It is probable that a considerable number of vacancies will be received during the holiday season—H. E. CHANDLER, Secretary.
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Delta Gamma active Gwen Couch has found that sleep-talking is dangerous. A self-made bull session all her own occurred on the D. G. sleeping porch the other night.
After a score of groans, grunts, and general jabber, Couch is said to have lamented in sorrowful tones, "Can't I ever get married?"
Come now, Couch, how hard have you tried?
Stressing precautionary measures during the present World War, Theta prexy Doris Johnson posted a list of "What To Do In Case of Air Raids" on the sorority bulletin board recently.
At five o'clock this morning, problem pledges staged a mock air raid. Running the vacuum sweeper at high speed, they dashed through the halls dressed in rain hats, slickers, and boots. Whistles were blown and screams were given.
"Keep calm, keep quiet, stay away from the windows," proud pledges advised infuriated actives.
"We'll take that advice," the older girls informed them. "A blanket campus will keep you plenty calm and quiet!"
An enthusiastic advocate of the "share the wealth program," Robert Hall Harris, 1417 Kentucky, is tired of worrying about transportation problems between Lawrence and his home in Illinois. His latest move was the sending of two personalized letters to Mr. Vanderbilt and Mr. Rockefeller asking them for a new 1942 Buick.
A letter came the first of the week from Mr. Rockefeller's private secretary explaining to Harris how it would be impossible at the present time for her boss to attend to the matter.
A 39-word telegram soon followed from Cornelius Vanderbilt's secretary informing Harris that Mr. Vanderbilt was somewhere in the Pacific and had had to cancel all engagements.
Hurt beyond description, indignant Harris complains, "Well, if I have to wait until after the war, I won't want a '42!"
Found on the floor of the shack:
"Santa dearest."
Enclosed please find one slightly down-at-the-mouth Christmas list where you will find requests for:
a. One chair dress-sand quilted sofas.
b. Five gallons of Chanel No. 5 (to combat mustard gas).
c. One copy of that current best-seller, Who Cares If There Aren't Any Men Around? , or Women Were Meant To Dominate the World Anyhow, Kid by Brenda and Cabina.
d. One small, amiable cat to chase balls of yarn.
Yours most affectionately BETTY WEST,
Gamma Phi Beta
Lawrence, Kan.
P. S. "And lots of candy and nuts."
Drawing her own name for a present, Pi Phi pledge Nancy Carey presented herself with a tinselled halo last night at the Pi Phi Christmas party. Distinguishing herself admirably as an all right girl, modest Carey composed a lengthy poem for herself. A snatch from the closing part went something like this:
Radio ham Bob Kloepper, Templin hall, has taken to decoding the secret messages in "Smiling jack" every Sunday morning in the funnies since Uncle Sam has taken his broadcasting privileges away.
"To the lofty frat of Pi Beta Phi,
Belongs a girl with ideals high;
Her hair curls high about her face,
When she walks upstairs, she's the picture of grace;
The boy she goes with must be blessed,
Or else he wouldn't rate the best;
The Ham she loves is known as Harry,
The name of the gal is Nancy Carey!"
It must be nice knowing yourself, Carey.
More Corn--average citizen still spends a large portion of his time just listening to the commentators.
Military Authority Says Santa Will Ride Again
Just one more symptom of the mental decline of our generation is the rise of the so-called news commentator. No development in national politics or international affairs is too insignificant for the news commentator to analyze and from his analysis predict future developments. These analyses may always be interpreted so as to coincide with whatever one already believes and the predictions are invariably wrong, but the
This situation became so serious in Chicago last week that Mayor Kelly was forced to appeal to the factory workers to quit listening to the radio news commentators and to go back to work.
For the benefit of all students who
are interested in current affairs and events of international significance, the Kansan military expert analyzes the latest international developments and predicts the future turn of events. The Kansan's military commentator.
"Good evening, ladies and gentlemen. World events took a sudden and (continued to page seven)