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Save The Philharmonic
The superb concert of the Kansas City Philharmonic Tuesday brought home to the people of Lawrence the importance of retaining this great orchestra. In the few years that Karl Krueger has been director of the organization, he has built it up to the point where it ranked with the five or six fine symphony orchestras of the country.
Now increased taxes, reduced revenues on endowments, and increased operating expenses threaten the very existence of the orchestra. Unless a new financial basis is devised within the next week or two, this season will be the Philharmonic's last. More money is needed, and needed promptly.
THURSDAY, MARCH 6, 1941.
Disbanding the Philharmonic would be a serious blow to the culture not only of Kansas City, but of the entire middle west which takes pride in having the orchestra and delights in hearing it whenever possible. Our concert course at K.U. would seem incomplete without the usual visit of the orchestra.
Last year, when the Metropolitan Opera was having financial difficulties, leaders appealed to the average lover of music for contributions of one dollar each—and they raised something like a million dollars. The Met is still with us. Surely the Philharmonic has enough friends willing to give a dollar or two apiece so that its life may be saved. Even if the concert season in Kansas City would have to be shortened, it would be worth a lot of effort to maintain the orchestra intact.
The Price Is Small
Ten per cent of those who took the flu vaccine a few weeks ago have not returned their questionnaire cards. This means that 80 persons are preventing the tabulation of the results of the experiment.
Dr. R. I. Canuteson, head of the student health service, said yesterday that the results of the experiment will undoubtedly be very interesting. By "interesting" Doctor Canuteson probably means that the vaccine is a success.
But no one can tell how the experiment turned out until all those vaccinated return their data cards. It seems only fair that those who received the vaccine without charge should report how well the vaccine worked.
This experiment was not limited to the University. The Rockefeller Foundation sent out the vaccine to numerous institutions. The only pay they ask is that the results be sent back to them. The price is small in exchange for two months free of colds and the flu.
The Japanese Problem
Will the mounting tension in the Pacific result in warfare between United States and Japan?
Should Japan strike at Singapore or at interests considered vital to this country, our navy has four possible courses of action, according to naval strategists: (1) The fleet could be based at Singapore; (2) Britain and the United States could place a naval and economic embargo on Japan; (3) our fleet could attempt to intercept the Japanese fleet while it was
Military experts in this country, since the World War, have warned that our next war would be with Japan. To support this contention, they point to the fleet based at Pearl harbor. It can be used extensively in the Western ocean but can, in an emergency, be taken to the Atlantic through the Panama canal.
far from its home base; and (4) the American fleet could try to attack Japan.
The third possibility seems the most logical. To base our fleet at Singapore would weaken our defense of the Atlantic coast. Japan would be vulnerable to an attack only in the air, since it has great defensive strength on the sea. An embargo might be tried if the Japanese navy refused to clash with ours, but the interception of the Japanese fleet at a considerable distance from its base is thought to have a greater chance of success. Our fleet would accept the British invitation to use the Singapore base. This clash would be a direct test of strength, and the outcome would depend on which is the stronger navy.
President Roosevelt seems to feel that if we can convince Japan and Germany that this country has great offensive power, it will lessen the chances of open warfare with the Axis powers.
OFFICIAL BULLETIN UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS
Vol. 38 Thursday, March 6, 1941 No.100
Notices due at Chancellor's office at 3 p.m. on day before publication during the week, and at 11 a.m. on Saturday for Sunday issue.
A. I.E.E. The student branch of A.I.E.E. will meet this evening at 7:30 in Marvin Auditorium. L. D. Davis of the Kansas City Public Service Company will speak on the subject "Application of Electrical Energy to the Transportation Problems of Kansas City"—Charles Avey, Jr., Branch secretary.
CATHOLIC STUDENTS: The Reverend E. J. Wiesenberg, S. J., will be in room 415 Watson library Thursday afternoon from 1 to 5 o'clock for personal conferences—Joseph A. Zishka.
FRESHMAN CANDIDATES INTRAMURAL Board: Men wishing to be considered as candidates for the vacancy of a freshman member of the Intramural Board of Managers must state qualifications in a written application addressed to the Senior Intramural Manager. Applications will not be accepted after Wednesday, March 12—Lee Huddleston, senior Manager, 107 Robinson gymnasium.
NOTICE TO ALL STUDENTS: Dr. E. T. Gibson will be available for personal conferences at Watkins Memorial Hospital on Tuesday afternoons from 2 to 5. Appointments should be made at the Watkins Memorial Hospital.-Dr. R. I. Canteson.
RHADAMANTHI: Rhadamanthi poetry society will meet this evening at 7:30 in the West ballroom of the Memorial Union. John Waggoner will be in charge of the meeting. The poetry of W. H. Arden will be discussed. Visitors are welcome—Bob Humphrey, president.
SCHOLARSHIPS: Applications for scholarships for the school year 1941-42 should be made in room 1 Frank Strong hall before March 15—Lela Ross, secretary, Committee on Aids and Awards.
TOWN MEETING: The K.U. Town Meeting will be held in conjunction with the radio program "Town Hall of the Air," this evening at 8:30 in the Main Lounge of the Union Building to discuss the question, "Is War With Japan Inevitable?" Bill Everett will act as moderator—Keith Spalding, Union Activities Committee.
UNIVERSITY WOMEN'S CLUB TEA: The University Women's Club tea for junior women will be held this afternoon from 3 to 5:30, in the men's lounge of the Union building—Mrs. E. R. Elbel, public chairman.
W. N.A.A.: W.N.A.A., Women's National Aeronautical Association will meet in the Pine Room of Memorial Union Building at 7:30, this evening.-Lillian Fisher, president.
Y. M.-Y.W.; Come on Children Let's Dance, at the all Y.M.-Y.W. Barn Dance to be held Saturday night from 8 to 11 p.m. in the K.U. Gymnasium. Fifteen cents for some real fun—Keith Martin.
UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN
Student Paper of THE UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS Lawrence, Kansas
Subscription rates, in advance, $3.00 per year, $1.75 per semester. Published at Lawrence, Kansas, daily during the school year except Monday and Saturday. Entered as second class matter September 17, 1910, at the post office at Lawrence, Kansas, under the act of March 3, 1879.
You Said It
The editor of the Kansan welcomes letters of opinion from students and faculty members to be published in the letters column. If the writer wishes, his name will be withheld, but the Kansan must have the names of all writers of letters—
Editor of the Kansan:
Last Sunday you ran a letter by Dave Watermulder which bewailed the fact that the University has only allowed one point of view to be expressed regarding the present world crisis.
regarding the present work.
I should like to point out to Mr. Watermulder that John T. Flynn, isolationist-economist, presented the other side of the matter long before Sin Norman Angell made his speech.—Respectfully, J. V.
Editor, The Daily Kansan:
Mine but to opine, but why isn't there a weekly book review column in the Kansan? Since 90 per cent of its readers either seek or dispense knowledge, supposedly, I feel the high brow viewpoint wouldn't hurt anything or anybody—J. Dodderidge, c'42.
A "No Parking" sign was given to Mary Millson for Valentine's day by Phi Psi Jack Parker. Recent object of great interest has been the sign in the Gamma Phi hall, undusted. Lack of interest in the sign, say those who know, could be connected with lack of interest in Parker.
ROCK CHALK TALK
Horace Mason, University sports publicity man, predicts that Kansas will win easily from Oklahoma Friday night. But he also predicted we would lose to Nebraska.
By HEIDI VIETS
Clarence Ketterman sleeps in a bottom bunk at the Rock Chalk Co-op. Bob Hoods sleeps above him. Niles Gibson thought and 'thought, finally worked up a comment. "Ketterman," he said, "don't you get a lot of grease off the engine, sleeping under the Hood every night."
Dorothy May's picture was in the rotograve section of the Kansas City Star Sunday. Yesterday she started receiving fan mail—a post card with her picture from the Star pasted on it, and a message of simply "Hello," with no name.
"You have a good memory, Senor Buhler," said Professor Elliott. "You should be able to remember your Spanish lessons as well."
When Prof. Maude Elliott asked her Spanish I class if anyone knew the names of the books in the Old Testament, Everett Buhler popped up, took a deep breath, and chanted off. Then he took a deep breath and started on the New Testament, almost finishing it.
Gazing into the crystal ball is still in style. Margaret Meek and Letha Eppery went to Emporia Tuesday afternoon to have their fortunes told.
After the Sophomore Hop here, for instance, Fey found two tickets which had not been used. "No good," he thought, and tore them up. Two days later it was announced that whoever held the unused tickets could collect $4 for them. Fey was unhappy.
Last weekend Fey and Mary McLeod went to Kansas City to see "The Man Who Came to Dinner." Before the play began they ran into Bill Bailey, '40, and Helen Bode, last semester, in the lobby. Then they all met Bill Waugh and Mary Jane McCoy, both '40. All good friends, they visited and wished each might have known the others were coming so that they could have bought tickets together. They were ushered in. All six of their seats were side by side.
The Co-ops have adopted another Model T. This time it belongs to Bob Fluker in the Rock Chalk Co-op. Reports are that it needs a little bailing wire and love, but will soon be on its wheels.
Four girls stood at the top of Fourteenth street this morning and watched a shiny red apple roll leisurely down the hill. Their attitude showed fear that another beautiful friendship with a professor was ruined.
Marion Reed is becoming noted for unsuccessful relations with the slot machine in Brick's. Unlike her father, she will probably never be a banker, although she might be wise to marry one.
Gray Dorsy arrived an hour late at the concert Tuesday night. He set his alarm clock wrong and overslept on his after-dinner nap.
Bill Fey maintains that tickets are his luck symbol. But sometimes they're good; sometimes they're bad.
"Is War With Japan Inevitable?" will be the question discussed by students attending the weekly Town Meeting of the Air at 8:30 o'clock tonight in the main lounge of the Memorial Union building.
Town Hallers To Discuss War With Japan
Authorities speaking on the problem will be Chester H. Rowell former editor of the San Francisco Chronicle; Major-General David P. Barrows, soldier, traveler, author, and former president of the University of California; and Tully C. Knoles, president of the College of the Pacific.
Bill Everett, college sophomore, will lead the discussion following the broadcast, which originates in the San Francisco Opera house.
Ten File Entries With Buehler For Oratorical Contest
Ten persons have entered the oratorical contest on "American Youth and Democracy" to be held March 18 by the debate council, E. C. Buehler, professor of speech, said this morning.
Length of the orations has been shortened from 10 to eight minutes. Orations are to be original and entrants must apply to Buehler by tomorrow afternoon. The contest is open to all University students.
Thirty dollars in prizes will go to the three winners of the contest which will be judged by three faculty members. Winners of the contest will form a team to speak before clubs and civic organizations,