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UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN, LAWRENCE, KANSAS
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 16, 1941.
The KANSAN Comments...
There Shall Be No Praise
While all things Japanese in name and nature have been undergoing a boycott or renaming, the latest reaction has not centered on the Land of the Rising (?) Sun, but has instead been aimed at a former good neighbor nation, Finland. International politics and diplomatic irony combined to produce the announcement made last week that "There Shall Be No Night," Robert Sherwood's Pulitzer prize-winning tribute to the Finnish people, will be closed.
Sherwood himself made the decision, feeling that the content of the plot is opposed to America's war interests at the present time. It has been anticipated for some time that the play would be closed, probably at the first sign of audience reaction.
The play was inspired by a broadcast made by William L. White, son of the famous Emporia newspaperman, from the Karelian front two years ago Christmas afternoon. Every American who heard White's description of the small band of Finnish soldiers who so pathetically celebrated Christmas that day was moved by their courage and faith. A tree with unlighted candles (so that Russian planes could not sight their position) was the symbol of hope and future for the group. Sherwood heard the broadcast and wrote the play to set forth the tragedy that awaits all civilized nations and peoples who come in the path of ruthless international assassins.
Another Christmas is here, and the Finns are fighting again. But now all is changed. Finland, formerly deeply regarded by all America, is now allied with an enemy of the United States. Russian is no longer an aggressor nation, but an ally. Time and politics produce many unexplainable happenings.-B.J.S.
First signs of moral breakdown in the war grammar school students on the West Coast are telling their teachers that they can't study because of the blackouts.
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Remember the Rose Bowl
The floral site of Pasadena, California, now finds itself akin to the little man who wasn't there. After months of preparation for the colorful Tournament of Roses and the famous Rose Bowl game, tournament officials have decided to move the game to Durham, North Carolina, home of Duke University, "for reasons of national defense and civilian protection." The East-West game, formerly played at San Francisco, will be moved to New Orleans.
It is certainly an advisable measure to discourage the gathering of large crowds in such potential danger zones as these West Coast cities. Although moving the sites may subtract from the grandeur and tradition that accompanies the games, it indicates the use of foresight and common sense that is needed in these times.
That an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure no longer is an outmoded expression. Those planes over the California coast the night of December 8 could have been Japanese bombers.
Never in our history has there been greater need for perspectives. This is true both for the national government and for every individual in it. The high school graduate needs it. The college student needs it. He needs to weigh the opportunities now afforded him on a college campus against the background of
their eventual worth. 'What shall I do now that will give college the most meaning for me in the future?' Looking out upon a world where, in many nations, education is a prohibitive luxury, we wonder how one dares do other than place the highest value upon educational opportunities which are his." —Fred G. Halloway, president of Western Maryland College. (ACP).
Advanced knowledge of surgery has been the factor which has reduced the death rate among victims of German bombings in England. Modern surgery has made it possible to graft faces and bodies of Londoners who have been torn by bombs. It is now even possible to graft eyes on persons who have been blinded so they can see again. The effective work of doctors in this war has reduced the death rate about two-thirds, as compared to the first World War.
OFFICIAL BULLETIN UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS
Vol. 39 Tuesday, December 16, 1941 No. 62
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.
Der deutsche Verein versammelt sich Mittwoch d.
17. Dezember 1941, abends um 7:15 Uhr, im Zimmer
306 Fraser Hall.
--when they come screaming at that hour. What were those voices Thompson heard? Could it be that Alphs are confusin' amusin' Kappas with their feudin'?
Don't forget--El Ateneo Christmas party will be Thursday, December 18, 8 o'clock at the home of Professor Shoenmaker. Sign the list in the Spanish office NOW--Frank Pinet, President.
There will be an important meeting of all NYA workers Wednesday, Dec. 17, at 3:30 p.m. in Fraser theater.-Velma Wilson, Executive 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 206 Haworth hall.
W H. Schoewe Secretary.
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.
ALL STUDENTS graduating at the end of the first semester who expect to teach should secure blanks 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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Rock Chalk Talk
DEAN OSTRUM
Swollen eyelids, sleeping pledges, and general fatigue gave evidence at the Kappa study table in the library this morning that the Gower place goes serenading last night.
Despite the fact that Nu Sigs threw firecrackers at the girls and only four Sig Alphs came out, it is reputed that the sing was successful.
Tom Thompson, Alph, complains, "How can they expect us to turn out when they serenading at 4 o'clock in the morning?"
Here's one you can take for whatever it's worth: J. C. Malin, professor of history, went to History club meeting last week and slept soundly through the entire program.
Once again crude crew cuts bump the cap. Hairless but happy, Kappa Sig pledges Bud Smith, Jerry Ward, Larry Spencer, Bob Dole, and Bob Mussemann have had their hair cut.
Once again crude crew cuts crash the campus!
It's a big mistake, boys. I could have told you so.
Thetas had a grand old time at their Christmas dinner party last night. At least it would seem so from what we hear.
ligature for a broken blood vessel in her foot. She hipped over Shirley Kernole received treatment in the dispensary for a torn finger-nail after catching her hand in a door.
Nancy Neville, pledge, was a patient in Watkins Memorial hospital late last night for a broken blood vessel in her foot. She tripped over a chair.
nail after cattening her hand in a door.
Joan Elliott was feeling better this morning after falling down the Theta stairs.
Must have been a good party.
After studying diligently in the library yesterday on the eugenics and genetics phase of sociology for a quiz, Phil Jenkins was heard to remark that he was sick and tired of genes—so much so, in fact, that he was getting to the place where he dreamed of genes.
Bright boy Joe Brown, studying with him, quipped, "You dream of genes with the light brown chromosomes!"
You ain't funny, Brown.
'Pattern of Conquest by Joseph C. Harsch
The author of this objective little diatribe is an American newspaper correspondent who has the occupational disease of his clan—books for posterity.
Mr. Harsch's book is less a diary of the war than a probing of the forces which have made the Nazi war machine so powerful. He goes back into the German psychology and tradition to
find the motivations for aggression.
By far the most compelling part of his book, published this year, is his kindly picture of the German people as a whole and their rather wistful desire to be liked by the other nations of Europe. Concerning them he says:
Sense of Humor
"All of this seems to prove that the German people managed to retain some sense of humor, some healthy appreciation of the ludicrous, some immunity to silly pomp and considerable intelligence. They want to see for themselves, and their intelligence can be reached."
Victory is Everything
The author believes that the German people are obsessed with the idea of a European and British victory, because they are so afraid of what will happen to them as a nation if Germany loses her struggle. They believe that any peace treaty against Germany will carve their powerful state into a number of small impotent territories.
"The one real foundation of German morale today, of the regime and of the popular support of the war effort is the expectation of victory. Defeat is so synonymous in their mass thinking with chaos, anarchy, and the loss of everything they hope for that they prefer victory. even though victory means perpetuation of the Nazi regime. Defeat would free them from the regime, but that would be small com-
Harsch says:
penasion in their minds for all the other disadvantages.
Describing the German army as the most efficient in the world today, the author praises the morale and methods of the men who carry German guns. He says that they are the most democratic and fraternal soldiers who are marching today. In the German army the salute is not a sign of respect to a superior officer, but merely a friendly recognition of another brother.
Harsch believes that the German people can be beaten and beaten very rapidly by bringing the force of a stronger military power to bear upon the Nazi regime. He considers it a problem of the will of the American people and simply using the proper military strategy.
Here is one correspondent who surely can garner nothing but praise for a purely objective and undoubtedly sincere attempt to survey the totalitarian system of life and weigh it for weaknesses and potentialities.
Junior Inspectors Needed By U.S.
Not Supermen
The Civil Service commission announces an examination for Junior Inspector trainee, ordnance material, at a $1,440 a year salary.
The need for these trainees is great. Applicants who have completed one year of a college engineering course may qualify. Complete information may be obtained at the post office.