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UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN, LAWRENCE, KANSAS
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 9, 1941
The KANSAN Comments...
THE CURTAIN IS RAISED
"Yesterday, December 7, 1941—a date which will live in infamy—the United States of America was suddenly and deliberately attacked by naval and air forces of the Empire of Japan."
With these words, Franklin Delano Roosevelt, the nation's fifth wartime president, told a joint session of Congress of an act that ended a twenty-three year era of peace for the United States. Within thirty-five minutes of the conclusion of Mr. Roosevelt's speech, Congress declared the existence of a state of war between Japan and America.
In a hazy, dreamlike way, America has anticipated the coming of war in some nebulous future time. It did not expect anything like the story-book suddenness and fury of the Japanese attack on our Pacific possessions. Even yet, the full implication of actual war—loss of American life and property—American navy and aircraft engaged in combat—hostile airplanes near the California coast—the sacrifices each of us will have to make—has not yet fully dawned upon us.
Still, the nation is united as it has not been united for years. The common cause for which we will earnestly make whatever sacrifices necessary has merged numerous and conflicting forces and factions into one single minded group—Americans. Men who sincerely advocated the policy of isolation — Wheeler, Fish, Vandenberg, others have pledged their full support. William Green, persident of the American Federation of Labor, has called for an end to strikes in defense industries. Young men throughout the country are rushing to enlist in various branches of service.
From present indications, the war will not be short, will certainly not be an easy victory. Japan has taken the initiative and has struck hard. The Land of the Rising Sun has staked everything on zenith or total eclipse. We must match, must surpass this effort. Whatever the cost, America must win the struggle to live as a nation of free people.
---○--more quarts of Best Corn Likker for every pound of ice and stay at safe distance until cool. Serve in lead containers.
If war actually comes to our shores, we feel for the poor stars of Hollywood. Think how these children of the Klieg lights will suffer in a blackout.
Take Me Out to the Bowl Game
There persists in the American people a slight strain of pioneer ruggedness. Softened by years of trolley-riding and button-pushing, nevertheless, they retain certain of those characteristics which enabled their grandfathers to tame the West.
Combined with an inherent desire to scrutinize the latest froth slipped past the Hays office is a deep-seated craving to watch young men demolish each other upon the gridiron. The latter desire, psychologists assure us, is the manifestation of their reversion to type. It is the gratification of the regressive pioneer lust for action and bloodshed.
But, it seems, even that pleasure must be denied them. Football has become effete. It now assumes the air of a social event, rather than of a massacre. Our fathers took their bloodshed standing up, often knee-deep in snow drifts. They didn't recognize the urgency of trips to remote sections of the land, there to sit in bowls in the sun and watch college weaklings punish each other.
Bowls available to fans this year include the Rose, the Sugar, the Cotton, the Sun, the
Orange, and even the Peach Blossom; to leave unnamed a score of lesser stadia constructed in strategic localities over the country. It seems improbable that our sports fans, apparent victims of some virulent ennui, will need deny themselves the pure delight that is attendant upon witnessing one of these decadent spectacles during the holidays.
And, it might be well to point out here, football is indeed decadent. It has probably fallen prey to unscrupulous Chambers of Commerce. At any rate, the old American game of supervised mayhem isn't what it used to be.
OFFICIAL BULLETIN UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS
Vol. 39 Tuesday, December 9, 1941 No. 57
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.
TAU SIGMA will meet Tuesday at 7:30 for Waltz and Celebration; Tuesday at 8:30 for Colliwogs and Profane; Thursday at 7:30 for Mozart Sonata and Sunken Cathedral; and Thursday at 8:30 for Satire on War and Regimentation—Anne Jane Hoffman, pres.
JAY JANES will meet Wednesday at 4:30 in the Pine Room. Genevieve Harman, President.
W. S.G.A. tea, Wednesday, 3-5, Women's Lounge, Frank Strong hall, Pi Beta Phi will be hostess. Lois Worrel, social chairman.
A special meeting of the American College Quill Club will be held Thursday evening from 7:30 to 9:00 in the Pine room of the Memorial Union building. Those interested in becoming active participants of the club may attend the meeting.
Jean Sellers, Chancellor.
W. A.A. All members of W.A.A. are to notify Kathryn Hines at 718, if they plan to attend the W.A.A. feed, which is to take the place of the regular December meeting. The price is 50c.
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.
ENGLISH PROFICIENCY EXAMINATION: The second examination of the school year will be held on Saturday, Dec. 13, at 8:30 a.m. All who wish to take this examination must register at the College office, 229 Frank Strong hall, Dec. 8, 9, 10. Only juniors and seniors may register. Other examinations will be held on Feb. 28 and May 2.-J. B. Virtue.
FRANK ARNOLD, Manager.
UNION TRAVEL BUREAU-All students or faculty members who want rides or have room for passengers for week-end or holiday trips, notify the Travel Bureau in the Student Union Activities office in the Memorial Union immediately. Phone K. U. 11.
ALL STUDENTS graduating at the end of the first semester who expect to teach should secure blankets 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.
UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN
Student Paper of THE UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS Lawrence, Kansas
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Rock Chalk Talk
America's declaration of war upon Japan yesterday caused a variety of reverberations here on the Hill.
DEAN OSTRUM
Yesterday afternoon Chi Omega pledges began drumming up trade for the marriage business and sent scouting parties throughout the house in search of prospects. They feel they're now responsible for at least one man's deferrment.
Caught "smoochin" in the sun parlor (in broad daylight) were active Mary. Ruth Fogel and Sigma Chi Bill Ferris.
Determined to carry their program to its logical conclusion, pledges took for granted Fogel and Ferris would be announcing their engagement.
Last night when Bill came for Mary Ruth, the pledge class met him in the front hall and smothered him with kisses. Fighting back, Ferris did his best to escape, but to no avail.
Mary Ruth is a swell girl, Bill. Congratulations!
Kappa pledge Jane Adair Peake, determined to do her bit for victory, has agreed to destroy all of her many initialed blouses.
Serenading last night, the Sigma Chi German Band has made its final appearance. It will now be known as the Sigma Chi Anti-German-Japanese Band.
Carried away with the spirit of the day, Sigma Nu pledges entertained actives last evening at dinner with an air raid on Pearl Harbor complete with bombing, sirens, screams, trench mortars, machine-gun and anti-aircraft fire.
Richard "Einstein" Ramsey, Sig Alph pledge, is now super call-boy deluxe at the S.A.E. house. He makes just one call.
At 7:30 he hurries out on the sleeping porch, rings a large bell, and proceeds somewhat as follows:
"Good morning! It is 7:30, Tuesday, Dec. 9, 1941. The temperature is 23 degrees Fahrenheit.
"This morning's headlines: Air raid black outs on Pacific coast and Japanese troops land near Manila Bay.
"For breakfast we have orange juice, cereal, rolls, and coffee."
Are we going to beat Japan? HELL YES! What? HELL YES!
"Don't Touch Water" Says Kansan Reporter
First let me impress upon you that I am not a drinking man. I haven't touched water in years. While assistant to the assistant bartender at Sloppy Joe's, I gained invaluable experience in the art of mixing drinks, but it wasn't until I came to this great institution that I got my first real chance. I have graduated from the ranks of a freshman bartender and now, having my Ph.D. in Mixology, am ready to be admitted to the somewhat crowded Kansas Bar.
Out of the Night
By RALPH COLDREN
I have been prevailed upon by some influential individuals, who for obvious reasons wish to remain unknown, to divulge a few of my better concoctions to the layman. So, breaking faith with Bartender's Local 107 and at the risk of my being disbarred, I give you my choiceest recipes in order that the proper spirits may prevail during the coming holiday season.
Old Fashioned (with a college touch) 1-2 lump of sugar; 2 jiggers water; Mix water and sugar well, then add juice of 6 limes. Four in 10 gallon stonee jug and fill with Deep Shaft Whiskey. If this does not suit the taste, double proportions. Effect will be tripled.
Manhattan (western style): I dash bitters; 3-4 oz. Pinch Whiskey; 1 1-2 oz. uerumhello. Stir will in cracked ice. Strain into a half-gallon of 100 proof bourbon (this gives the drink a base) and serve.
Mountain Dew
This next drink is one that my uncle in Kentucky has had amazing success with. In fact he has been so successful, that the "revenooes" are cutting in on his profits.
Two quarts of Best Corn Likker;
ten pounds of ice; top with sprigs of fresh mint. When mint wilts, add two
A very mild drink that has proved popular with college students is what I call Disguised Eggnog.
Take three dozen eggs (preferably fresh) and beat until tired; fill an 8 oz. highball glass with your favorite bourbon and drink; take another three dozen eggs and repeat process; fill a 16 oz. highball glass with your favorite bourbon and drink; Repeat process to suit taste. If this drink should prove a trifle too strong to some of you, try using six dozen eggs.
I leave you in good spirits, though not in health.
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K. U. faculty members are urged to attend county club meetings in which they are interested when the Student State-wide Activities Commission holds its annual all-county meetings on Wednesday at 10:00 a.m.
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The county clubs have been organized to spread good will for the University among the people of the state and to let students and parents know of the opportunities for development in both scientific and cultural fields at K.U.
County Clubs Meet Tomorrow
The new K.U. crimson and blue calendar for '42 will be one of the topics of discussion at the county meetings as the various county clubs are going to distribute the calendar as an advertising and good will median for the University.
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