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UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN, LAWRENCE, KANSAS
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 30, 1941
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Before the United States declared war on Germany in April, 1917, 20 American merchant vessels had been sunk. To date in World War II there have been 10 American merchant ships sunk. Six of the ships lost in this war flew the flag of Panama, and four have carried the United States flag.
On Nov. 8, 1940, the City of Rayville, flying an American flag, was sunk when it struck a mine in Australian waters.
In December of 1940 the tanker Charles Pratt, flying the flag of Panama, was torpedoed and sunk off the coast of Africa.
On the seventeenth of August, 1941, the Sessa was torpedoed and sunk off the coast of Iceland while flying the Panamanian flag.
May 21, 1941, the Robin Moor was torpeded and sunk in the South Atlantic while flying the flag of the United States.
On Sept. 5,1941,the Steel Seafarer was sunk by an aerial torpedo in the Red Sea while flying the American flag.
On Sept. 11, 1941, the Montana was sunk between Greenland and Iceland while flying the flag of Panama.
Sept. 19, 1941, the Pink Star was torpedoed and sunk off the coast of Greenland while flying the Panamanian flag.
Sept. 27, 1941, the tanker I. C. White was torpedoed and sunk in the South Atlantic, flying the flag of Panama.
Oct. 16, 1941, the Bold Venture, flying the Panamanian flag, was torpedoed and sunk south of Iceland.
On Oct. 19, 1941, the last reported sinking occurred when the Lehigh, flying the American flag, was torpedoed in the South Atlantic.
In addition two American destroyers have been the objects of attack by unidentified submarines.
These sinkings clearly add up to one thing—piracy. The Axis powers have devoted themselves to the task of sinking any and all ships that they may put their sights on.
In 1917 we waited until twice as many ships had been sunk. Monday night President Roosevelt told the nation that we had recognized the challenge of Hitler, and were prepared to meet it. It has been unnecessary that we lose additional tonnage and life to realize that Hitler's menace to our freedom of the seas must be actively combated.-D.C.W.
MORE THAN BUILDINGS
The University of Kansas is more than just a group of buildings, wherein are classrooms and classes devoted to the study of the arts and sciences. Many of its other functions go unnoted, or, at least, only partially recognized by the students.
The University of Kansas reaches out and touches many Kansans during the year by means of conferences, outstanding programs, and speakers. Its library and extension service render help to countless others. Yet only a few students on the Hill realize the extent of these phases of the University's work as a part of its program.
Last week, high school journalists visited the campus for a conference, to learn more about their problems. This week, high school debaters will visit the campus, for a conference and aid on the 1941-42 debate question. On November 15, the editors of the state newspapers will gather for a "Wrangle session" and discussion of their common problems. Succeeding weeks
will bring other activities and other Kansans to the campus. R.W.D.
OFFICIAL BULLETIN UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS
Vol. 39 Thursday, Oct. 30, 1941 No. 34
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.
DRAMATIC WORK SHOP—There will be a meeting in Green Hall Monday at 4:30. It will be the first Monday meeting in November. Please bring all dues. JANE BEAL, Secretary.
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W. A.A. There will be no hockey play day, Saturday Signed, Mildred Wells, Hockey manager.
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306, Fraser Hall.
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.
MEN'S STUDENT COUNCIL: Next regular meeting will be Monday, Nov. 3. Pine room, 8 p.m.—Fred Lawson, secretary.
SYMPOSIUM: Symposium will hold a meeting on Friday evening at 7:30 in the Pine Room, Memorial Union. The question to be discussed is "Should Student Labor Organize?" All interested are invited to attend.—John Waggoner, chairman.
A. I.E.E. MEETING: The K.U. branch of the A.I.E.E. will hold its October meeting Thursday evening, Oct. 30, at 7:30 in the Men's Lounge of the Union Building. Mr. George Fiske, Manager of the Kansas City Branch of the General Electric Company, will speak on "The Engineer and His Community." Refreshments will be served. All electricals are invited—Glenn O. Paden, branch chairman.
Prospective teachers may obtain junior memberships in the Kansas State Teachers Association at the office of the School of Education, 103 Fraser Hall.—Signed, R. A. Schwegler, president K.U. Unit.
Faculty members who have not yet called for K.S.T. A. membership cards may obtain them at 103 Fraser Hall.—Signed, R. A. Schwegler.
PRACTICE TEACHING: Students desiring to do supervised teaching during the spring semester should make application at once in the office of the School of Education.—Signed, George B, Smith, Dean.
A. S.C.E.: A.S.C.E. will hold a regular meeting at 7:30 Thursday in Room 207, Marvin Hall.
ESTES REUNION: For all persons who have attended the Y Conference in Estes Park a reunion picnic is being held Nov. 1, 4:30-8:30. Price 25 cents. Meet at Henley House. Please make reservations before Friday, Oct. 31 with Marian Hepworth or leave your name at Henley House. Everyone is urged to attend!
DEADLINE FOR ESTES REUNION: Make reservations for Estes Reunion picnic before tomorrow with Marian Hepworth or call Henley House. Everyone who has ever attended the Y Conference is urged to come.
MEMBERSHIP ASSEMBLY: A membership Assembly of the Y will meet in the Kansan Room of the Union Bldg., Tuesday, Nov. 4 at 4:30. The Estes Park Conference will be the theme of the assembly. All Y members are urged to be present.
ESTES MEMBERSHIP ASSEMBLY: A membersnap assembly of the Y to discuss the Estes Conference will be held in the Kansas Room of the Union building, Tuesday, Nov. 4, at 4:30. Everyone is invited.
THE WOMEN'S AVIATION CLUB: The Women's Aviation Club will meet at 8 p.m., Thursday, in the women's lounge of the Union. The national president will be our guest.-Nancy Kerber.
NOTICE TO PREMEDICAL STUDENTS: Due to the abnormal situation there are some students desiring to enter medical school next fall who did not take the Medical Aptitude Test at the regular time last spring. For these students, the Association of American Medical Colleges is arranging to give a special test at 1:30 p.m. on Friday, December 5, 1941, in Room 206 Marvin Hall. Those students who wish to enter medical school next fall should take the test at that time since the regular test to be given next spring will come too late. Will such students please register AT ONCE at the Medical School Office, Room 10 Frank Strong Hall. A fee of two dollars will be charged for this special test. For further information, inquire of Parke H. Woodard, Assoc. Professor of Physiology, Room 8B, Frank Strong Hall.
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Rock Chalk Talk
By HEIDI VIETS
When Gamma Phi's awakened and wandered sleepily into the halls this morning, they found greeting them an effigy of Helen Wilkins. There was no name attached; the resemblance was enough.
The body was made of two pillows with black gloves for hair, dark glasses for eyes, and a red hair clip for lips, which held a cigarette. In one hand was a K-book; in the other, a can of Energine. A sign attached to the figure read, "Do not disturb. The Dump sitter."
"The Dump" is the name affectionately given the Gamma Phi smoking room. Sisters smiled, recognized the significance.
The Phi Psi's Baxter Springs triumvirate—Dean Sims, Frank Sims, and Tom Cadden—rushed to the DeLuxe for refreshment after the Psi's torchlight serenade Tuesday night. They rapidly consumed 50 cents worth of good solid food. They then turned their pockets inside out and failed to find a cent.
The A.T.O. baby St. Bernard has been named "Hedy" after Miss Lamarr "because she has such a beautiful body." The dog also has black eyes like her namesake, if you don't mind stretching a point.
While the management held Dean and Tom as security, Frank set out
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