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UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN, LAWRENCE, KANSAS
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 15, 1941
The KANSAN Comments...
FROM BALONEY TO—BALONEY
Mount Oread claims to have some very successful "politicians." For proof they point to the Men's Student Council. Ah, yes, the MSC! No doubt they do have a fine political body. At least in some respects it certainly measures up splendidly with what most political organizations are — whether they be the governing bodies of Podunk recreational center or the government pilots in Washington.
To be a successful political organization its leaders do not have to know the ways of improving the existing order; it is only necessary that they know the other guys are wrong. A politician's main responsibility—that of kissing babies and making speeches—is viewed in virtually all political circles as one of the first "musts" preparatory to being elected. Even though these proverbial windjammers seldom, if ever, intend to do anything about anything, they like to talk a lot about everything. That's the way to get elected. They're going to do this and they're going to do that; it's hey hey and hullabaloo during the campaign; when it's all over and the politicians are comfortably seated in padded swivel chairs away from the smoke of political bickering and mud-slinging — guess what. Amnesia sets in. The boys that were chosen as the voices of the electors have forgotten what they were sent there to do. Those hefty vocal cords refuse to function, and it becomes obvious that it was quite a bit of baloney that went into the grinder of public opinion.
That's our MSC. They have a meeting every other Monday and that's about all we hear of it. Why can't there be some action? Let's do something constructive! Surely there must be sufficient initiative among that fine choice of young college men. Our ears are still ringing with the claims of these individuals as they told us what their platform contained and what they would do if elected. Are we not expected to keep faith in them, or shall we just resign ourselves to the conviction that the MSC is a mere imitation consisting of school-boy "politicians" who don't know the score?
ARE THE ALLIES "ALL OUT?"
America is producing battleships and cheese, airplanes and bread, for England and Russia. In return we hope to have them do the actual fighting of World War II. We are willing to sacrifice materials and lower our standard of living if in that way we can aid the Allies.
The English armies are engaged in the defense of the island. Major fighting on the continent has been done by Australian troops. The English participated at Dunkirk, where action consisted in the main of successful withdrawal, and in Greece, where their main strategy was more or less orderly withdrawal of troops. This is not to suggest that the British army lacks courage; it is to say that they should be fighting, rather than using their sizable army wholly for the defense of their country. Hitler is a bit busy at this time, to attempt any large scale invasion of England.
An invasion of the continent might be a telling blow at Germany. Even if it were not decisive in a military sense, it would at least weaken German morale, and that is a big factor in the modern wars of nerves. But apparently the British are waiting for the advent of an American expeditionary force. If that is their plan, it will be a long wait.
It would be the height of folly for us to send
our soldiers, too many of whom lack proper equipment and training, into a European war. England will, for the time being, have to be satisfied with supplies.
The Russians cannot be accused of inactivity. They have displayed wonderful courage and surprising resistance in their fight against Hitler. They have skilled leadership in the person of Semion Timoshenko, but to balance, or unbalance him, they have Budenny, a paragon of courage and stupidity. It was through the blundering of Budenny that Kiev was lost. He is commanding the defense of the Ukraine, the most vital part of Russia, from point of desirability. Why doesn't Stalin find some more capable general to direct this defense? Is that too much for America to ask?
We gladly provide equipment and supplies and are prepared to make even more sacrifices if we can be assured that we have all-out effort on the other side.
OFFICIAL BULLETIN UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS
Vol. 39 Wednesday, Oct.15, 1941 No.23
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.
SOCILOGY CLUB: With Miss Esther Twente, assistant professor of sociology as sponsor, Sociology Club will hold its first meeting as an informal tea Thursday afternoon at 4:30 in room C of Meyer hall.
The next regular meeting of the Men's Student Council will be on Monday, Oct. 20, at 8:00 p.m. in the Pine room.-Fred Lawson, secretary.
A. S.C.E. Mixer will be given for Civil and Freshmen Engineers 7:30, Thursday, Oct.16 in the Mens' Lounge of Union Building.
WOMEN'S AVIATION CLUB: Women's Aviation Club will meet at 8:00 p.m. Thursday in the Pine room. Only requirement is an interest in aviation; a knowledge of flying is not necessary. Pictures will be shown, and refreshments will be served.-Nancy Kerber.
SIGMA XI: The regular October meeting of the Kansas Chapter of Sigma Xi will be held tomorrow evening, October 16 at 7:30 p.m. in the lecture room of Blake Hall, Dr. R. Q. Brewster, chairman of the Chemistry Department will speak on "Some Derivatives of Sulfanilamide." All Sigma Xi members new on the campus are cordially invited.—W. H. Schoewe, secretary.
EL ATENEO: El Ateneo will celebrate with a picnic at the home of Miss Elliot on Thursday, Oct. 16. Meet in 113 F.S. at 4:30 and transportation will be provided to the picnic. All members who plan to attend please sign list in Spanish office—Frank Pinet, president.
CATHOLIC STUDENTS: Rev. Weisenberg will be at room 415, Watson Library Thursday from 3:00 to 5:00 p.m.-Matt Heuertz.
PSYCHOLOGY CLUB: Psychology Club will meet at 4:30 p.m. Monday, October 20, in room 21 Frank Strong hall. Judge Frank Gray of Lawrence will speak on the work of the Juvenile Court. Everyone interested is cordially invited to attend. A special invitation is extended to members of the Sociology Club.
NOTICE TO PREMEDICAL STUDENTS: Premedical students who are interested in making application for admission to the University of Kansas School of Medicine for the freshman class of 1942-43 should submit applications as soon as possible. Application forms can be obtained from the School of Medicine Office, Room 10, Frank Strong Hall, O. O. Stoland, secretary.
QUILL CLUB: Mrs. A. J. Mix will speak to Feoh rune of the American College Quill Club at 7:30 Thursday evening in the Kansas room. Election will be held. Mary Elizabeth Evans, chancellor.
DIRECTORY: Copy for the Student Directory is now being prepared. Students who have not filed addresses and telephone numbers at the Registrar's Office should do so at once. James K. Hitt, assistant registrar.
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Lurking behind the bars of its shiny new streamlined cage, the new "Sour Owl" is preening its plumage for its trial flight on Friday, Oct. 24. As you know, the Owl this year is only a distant relative of last year's dirt-joke-cartoon feathered periodical. Promising to be a picture magazine deluxe, it will be a shot in the arm for campus publicizing.
The last batch of flashy copy has gone to Wichita, where the magazine will be printed. Editor Betsy Dodge has taken time out for two deep breaths. Now all students should inhale deeply, themselves, because nine days from now they will be given the bird.
Studious Bob Fitzpatrick, Phi Delt, is emphatic about the fact that since the Fourth of July never has and never will occur in October, there is no reason for firecrackers to be set off at this time. Especially, not just outside his door during quiet hours.
Recently he has been bothered by many explosions while study rules are on. After every bang he dashes out in the hall, but as yet has not been able to round-up his persecutor. He will, though, he declares, and then—halle-lujah!
John Anderson has been having the woman worries for Jayhawk Coop lately. When he went over to Miller hall the other day, Marn Burnside, his number one, was not there. Not to be discouraged, he shined up to another girl, and did a good job.
Now he finds himself back in the good graces of number one, after much tactful talking. But he has received a letter of protest from number two. The men at Jayhawk Coo are lending him aspirin.
When his car failed to move Sunday night, Sigma Nu Beal Shaw was stumped. It took him some time to realize that the automobile had been jacked up just enough to raise the back wheels off the ground. The jackers-up had been jokers Jim Bond and Nick Hoffman. Takers-down were of course, pledges.
Niel Lysaught, Delta Chi, is hereafter to be known as fire escape climber deluxe. Guess you'll have to dream the rest.
Hair Reveals Future Vocations of Students
Your handwriting reveals your character, your big toe-nail reveals your past, but it takes your hair to reveal your future. You don't believe it? You can verify this statement by donning your most inconspicuous attire and standing near Frank Strong hall any morning between twenty and thirty minutes past the hour.
It may take courage to disregard the gaping stares of astounded freshmen and unceremonious jostling of those smug upperclassmen, but here you will see the marks of inevitable future vocations in the passing hair.
The college man with that perfectly plastered pompadour didn't come from a hair oil advertisement, but you can bet good money that in a few years he will be standing behind a teller's window taking your money as though he regretted doing it. (Don't let the attitude deceive you!)
That massively constructed individual working his way down the sidewalk like a sanded freighter proclaims to the world by his dishevelled hair that a second Rockefeller, Morgan, or DuPont will soon be turned loose upon the world.
Even that stern creature wearing well-polished brogues reveals by the part in her hair that she's destined to help relieve the national shortage of nurses.
That seductive coed with the particularly gray saddle shoes and the windblown hair will get her man ust as surely she won't make A's n bio-chemistry.
But it's not just the way you comb your hair that tells your future life. The hue and texture tell your present calibre. Take for example, or for anything else if you're particular, that individual whose ears are nearly covered with a hirsute growth. You can tell without two glances that he's headed for the rotunda in Frank
Strong to contribute to the cultural albeit sonorific gallmaufry. A simpler classification: he's eccentric.
That specimen with the long, straight hair hanging half-way down her back, is the student type. She just doesn't have time to waste putting curlers in her hair every night.
Students can be no readily classified by their hair than we can construct a table which works with an accuracy rating of practically 99.44 percent. (No, not pure.)
Hair Person
Touseled—Coeid, uses lipstick
Smooth, silky—Coeid, more lipstick
Smelly—Pharmacy student
Gray—Medical student
Extinct—Professor
Shaggy—Fine Arts
Blonde-!!!!!
Wavy—Lawyer
Long—Procrastinator.
Archery Club to Meet Next Tuesday
Archery club will meet next Tuesday afternoon from 4 to 6 pm. According to the archery committee, Betty Lou Current, Lois Johnson, and Gaylord Conzelman, the group will shoot two rounds of 68 arrows. Everyone interested is invited to attend and special help will be given beginners.
Election of permanent officers will be held in about a month after the members have had time to become acquainted. At that time, the club will be fully organized and rules, dues, and shoots with other clubs will be planned.
Judge Frank Gray of Lawrence will speak on the work of the Juvenile Court at a meeting of the Psychology Club at 4:30 p. m. Monday in room 21, Frank Strong half. The meeting is open to all students interested.
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