Pi Phi and Phi Delt Candidates Increase Lead
No 5
Heavy voting today has shoved Ray Evans, Phi Delta Theta, and Miriam Bartlett, Pi Beta Phi, further ahead in the Kansan's Holiday Excursion Contest.
Kenneth Ketchum, independent, who at one time led the contest, again climbed into second place over another independent, Henry Skorga.
Among the women Georgia Mae Landrith, I.S.A. candidate, barely nosed ahead of Ruth Kelley, independent.
Kenneth Nicolay, Delta Tau Delta, fell back into fourth place, and he was followed by Eldon Beebe, I.S.A.
Shirley Henry, Gamma Phi Beta, was still in third place, but she was threatened by Joanne Basore of Delta Gamma.
Journalism student directors of the Kansan's contest heard rumors being circulated about on the campus today of intense rivalry being created among rival sororities fighting for the lead in the contest.
They regard this outburst as a new indication of the heights to which student interest in the contest is just beginning to climb after a slow start.
Contest Director David Whitney made a statement through a Kansan reporter pointing out that the new fervor of voting added greatly to the excitement of the contest. Said Whitney, "This will be the closest race ever seen on this Hill. Although I can't say whom I feel will win the race, it is certainly a question that can be decided only by the last few days of feverish balloting."
The Kansan contest will close at noon next Friday.
UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS STUDENT PAPER NIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN
LAWRENCE, KANSAS, FRIDAY, OCTOBER 3, 1941
39th YEAR
SKY NEWS Mars Swings Nearer Not Till '53
Not until 1953 will the planet Mars be closer to the earth than it was at 1 o'clock this morning! If you had an uneasy rest last night perhaps this explains it.
some standing in line for over four hours.
The nearness of the planet once again brings up the question, "When will Prof. N.W. Storer hold open house for Mars?" Last 500
Strangely enough, the date for visitors' night depends largely on Marvin hall! As the planet rises in the east, it is obscured for the next few days by massive Marvin. Assurance is given, however, that the opportunity will come within the next two weeks.
Camera Fans
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Take Notice
Don't Expect Too Much
If you plan to attend the viewing, don't come expecting to see too much. Many people, Professor Storer tells us, are disappointed when they look through his telescope. Contrary to belief, it's not like looking through an opened window.
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A little old lady last year, after signifying that she saw the "polar cap
Camera fans and shutterbugs, here's a way to get your pictures published and incidentally to earn some spending money.
Collegiate Digest, the national roto supplement for college papers appearing each week in the Sunday Kansan beginning October 12, is in the market for timely, human-interest pictures of events happening on the campus.
Rules for submitting pictures:
1. Mail your pictures to Editor;
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Singer is New Supreme Court Chief Justice
When questioned concerning the next meeting of the Council, Dave Watermulder, acting M.S.C. president, said that he would get together with leaders of the P.S.G.L. as soon as the case is decided and choose a suitable meeting time acceptable to both parties.
Tom Singer, senior law student, was chosen to be Chief Justice of the Student Supreme Court at a meeting of the other four justices last night.
Singer will meet with Bob Nicholson, Bill Douce, Chad Case, and Bob Marietta, the other court justices, sometime Monday evening to decide the Whitney case that has tied the hands of the Men's Student Council.
Members of both political parties when questioned concerning the appointment said that Singer was considered one of the most nonpartisan and intelligent students in the School of Law.
The case to be decided by the court is whether David Whitney, college senior, may fill a vacancy reportedly left when Watermulder took over the Council presidency.
Set For Grid Battle
NUMBER 15
RALLY
Rally Spurs Students For Bears
Hurt, head line coach, expressed the appreciation of the football squad for the demonstration of loyalty given the team on its arrival in Lawrence from Temple. He stated that the Washington team is composed of juniors and seniors, tough to beat, but declared strongly that K.U. will win tomorrow.
Herb Ulrich, senior end who played a fine game last week and will start tomorrow afternoon against Washington spoke, saying that the Jayhawkers have never been beaten by Washington, and will defeat the Bears again tomorrow.
Barton Pleased After Try-outs for First Play
The rally ended with the singing of the "Alma Mater" and the traditional Rock Chalk yell.
Professor James Barton, of the speech department, said today that he and Professor Allen Crafton, of the dramatics department, were well pleased with the enthusiasm shown by the tryouts for "Mary of Scotland." At least 30 men and 100 women participated in the tryouts.
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GENE LONG JACK TEMENBAUM
RAY NIBLO DON ETTINGER
The success or failure of the Kansas team tomorrow will depend largely on the play of sophomore tackles Jack Tenenbaum and Gene Long. Both are 200-pounders with plenty of fight. Ray Niblo and Don Tinger, right halfback and fullback respectively, will carry the burden of the Jayhawker running attack against Washington.
First Proficiency Exam in English Set for Tomorrow
The first proficiency examination in English composition will be given at 8:30 a.m. tomorrow. The examination will be open to juniors and seniors upon presentation of their Proficiency registration cards.
Seniors who pass the examination tomorrow may qualify for graduation in June, 1942.
This is the first of four exams to be held during the school year. The examination will be given Dec. 13, Feb.28,and May 2.
GAME
One Change In Hawks Line-up
At 2 o'clock tomorrow afternoon rain or shine, Gwinn Henry's Kansas Jayhawkers will open against "Butch" Loeb's Washington Bears in the first home game of the season. It should be a colorful battle when Henry's "spinner-wing" matches plays with the Washington "T" formation.
The Kansas student body will have its first opportunity to see the famed aerial attack of the Jayhawkers which rolled up 199 yards against Temple last week. "Rifling" Ralph Miller, Kansas' passer par excellence, completed 13 passes in 24 attempts in Philadelphia.
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Stag Mixer
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Dance Follows
Pigskin Game
To provide enthusiastic Jayhawkers with an opportunity to work off that last bit of steam, a completely stag Rock Chalk Mixer will be held after tomorrow's game until 5.30 in the Union ballroom.
The mixer is sponsored by the Jay Janes and the Ku Ku's in cooperation with the Student Union Activities Committee. This is the first of four such mixers, one to be held after each home game.
Everybody is invited to come stag to the ballroom immediately after the Washington game tomorrow and dance to recorded music until 5:30.