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WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 19, 1940
NORWAY LAUGHS NO MORE
Americans are taxed when they attend a movie, but Norwegians must pay taxes for not attending theaters.
Under the new German regime, Norwegian theater-goers are absolutely forbidden to vent their feelings in "laughter, meaningless applause, stomping with the feet, whistling, coughing, and harking, the Norwegian expression for clearing one's throat," according to an item in the News of Norway, a publication issued in Washington by the Norwegian legation loyal to the exiled government of King Haakon VII.
Only such Nazi propaganda films as the German government sanctions may be shown in Norwegian theaters and although the natives are expected to attend these movies, they must check their sense of humor outside and watch the picture in loyal stoicism.
In order to preserve perfect decorum three policemen are stationed at each theater in Oslo to nab incautious patrons who are needlessly emotional.
Rebelling against such restrictions, the Norwegian people have boycotted the theaters to such an extent that movie attendance has dropped alarmingly. Because of this, the Norwegian Nazi newspaper, Fritt Folk, has warned the people that other taxes will have to be increased if the boycott continues to reduce the revenues from the cinema.
In other words, it seems to be a question of "Shall one pay for being bored at a movie or shall one be taxed for not being bored at a movie?" There is no alternative. Laughter is at a premium in German-conquered Norway, and either choice presents a drab prospect for entertainment.
Such restrictions upon the emotions do not apply only to the movies. Diplomatic sources also reported that Norwegian Nazi authorities have strictly prohibited "group gatherings, expressions of complaint, hissing, catcalls, insulting remarks regarding the German protecting powers."
The Norwegians are still free, in that they may do whatever they want to do, but they may want to do only that which is prescribed and officially sanctioned by the Nazi authorities.
WE POINT WITH PRIDE
To the many attractions on the campus that are extra-curricular in character students may point with pride. There are many facilities on the Hill that are not found in colleges and universities elsewhere in this region. In viewing our campus and its diverse buildings for instruction and education, students often fail to see the additions that have been provided solely for their entertainment and benefit.
Where else in this region are there such well-known and marvelous collections as one finds in Spooner-Thayer and Dyche museums? A visit to either of these buildings causes one to think of their inestimable value to the University, not only in a monetary sense but also in the sense of the enjoyment they provide for visitors.
For those interested solely in entertainment and amusement, the Memorial Union building is invaluable. Its many attractions, such as the game room, the music room, the ballroom, the cafeteria, and the fountain, leave few desires unfulfilled for visitors to the University and for
the students themselves. It is understandable why this building is the envy of other schools.
Where else in this region are students in colleges and universities blessed with such a well-built and attractive health center as Watkins Memorial hospital? Nowhere are students' health fees lower than here at the University.
In Watson library one can find the largest collection of books and literary material in this part of the country. In this modern building you may find practically any reference book or periodical that you need.
These are but a small portion of the things that students of the University can point to with pride. These are only the extra-curricular attractions. These are the attractions that have been provided through the foresight of former students and associates of the University, and they stand as memorials to their donor's memory.
OFFICIAL BULLETIN
UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS
Vol. 38 Wednesday, Feb. 19, 1941 No.89
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.
CERAMICS EXHIBITION: An exhibition of ceramics by Miss Gladys Bate, guest instructor of the Design department, made while she was studying in Sweden is being shown in the halls of the third floor of West Frank Strong hall—Marjorie Whitnev.
FALL SEMESTER GRADES: Grades for the fall semester may be obtained from the Registrar's Office this week, according to the following schedule of names: T to Z inclusive, Thursday. Those unable to appear at the scheduled time may call on Friday and Saturday.-George O. Foster, registrar.
HISTORY CLUB: Mr. Julius Philippi, for 30 years a State Department representative in Latin America, will speak at the History Club meeting tomorrow in room 112 Frank Strong hall at 3:30 p.m. The public is invited.-Stephen L. Stover, president.
LE CERCLE FRANCAIS. Le Cercle française se reunira jeudi, a 3 heures et demie dans la salle 113 Frank Strong. Tous ceux parlent français sont invites.— Rosemary Jones, secretaire.
NEW ADDRESSES FOR DIRECTORY SUPPLEMENT: Students who changed addresses between semesters and who have not reported new addresses to the Registrar's office should file those addresses at once, so that corrections may appear in the Directory Supplement.—George O. Foster, registrar.
NEWMAN CLUB: Rev. E. J. Weisenberg, S. J., will be in room 415 Watson library every Thursday from 1:00 to 5:00 for personal conferences.
The regular monthly Corporate communion will be at the 9:30 Mass Sunday. The business meeting and the discussion will be held after the breakfast in the Parish hall—Joseph A. Zishka.
PI LAMBDA THETA: Pi Lambda Theta is having an open meeting for all women interested in education at 3:30 tomorrow afternoon in the Kansas room of the Union building. Mrs. Elizabeth D. Reigart, a member of the Board of Regents, will speak. Tea will be served.—Marv Lou Randall.
SIAMESE ART EXHIBITION: There will be an exhibition of Siamese art in room 320 West Frank Strong Hall from Feb.10 through Feb.23. This exhibition includes hand-woven textiles and craft work of Siam from a collection belonging to Mr. Wallace Lee, Federal geologist—Marjorie Whitney.
PSYCHOLOGICAL EXAMINATION: A make-up psychological examination will be given at 9 o'clock Saturday morning, Feb. 22 in 112 Fraser.A .H. Turney.
TOWN MEETING: K.U. Town Meeting will be held with "Town Hall of the Air" at 8:30 Thursday evening, in the main lounge of the Union building. The topic, "Are We a United People?" will be discussed.-Keith Spalding, Union Activities Committee.
W. A.A. PLAY HOUR: The W.A.A. play hour will be held Thursday from 4:30 to 5:30 - Evelyn Kinney.
UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN
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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, Daily Kansan:
Editor, Daily Kaisan.
The question before the student body as to which type of student government would be best for this school has settled down to much bickering back and forth between the two councils and the students.
As a contribution of opinion, I would like to say that any type of student government that is run conscientiously and in the interest of the student body is a good form of government. It is not necessarily a combination of men and women's councils or a single council plan. Let either exist if it is functioning in the best interests of students. A good government does not depend merely on the form of that government, but upon the persons in it. Let us settle this useless bickering the right way—give us either form of government—but give us a government that will conduct itself in the interest of the student body.-Yours, HOMER SAPIENS.
Drew Lectures Here Tomorrow, Friday
Miss Elizabeth Drew, English critic and author who is now lecturing in this country, will speak in Fraser theater at 3:30 tomorrow and Friday afternoon.
Formerly a lecturer in English at Girton College, Cambridge, Miss Drew attended Lady Margaret's Hall at Oxford and was graduated with honors in English.
On these days she will lecture on the "Contemporary Drama" and "Contemporary Poetry," respectively. This afternoon she discussed the "Contemporary Novel."
In collaboration with John L.
Sweeney last year, Miss David pub-
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lished "Directions in Modern Poetry" with an aim "to give some account of the poetry of the last 25 years." She is the author of various other books and magazine articles.
While in Lawrence Miss Drew will be a guest of Miss Margaret Lynn, University professor of English.
ROCK CHALK TALK
By HEIDI VIETS
In the play "Cock Robin" being presented this week, Prof. Allen Crafton plays a role which is the twin of his real life part. Actually, he is directing the production. His part in the play is that of a steel-hearted director.
At one place he makes a very hard-boiled speech. At the end of it during rehearsals, just to reassure the cast, he always said, "Them's my lines."
Also dittoing in real life and drama is Harlan Cope, stage manager, who plays the part of stage manager in "Cock Robin."
When Bob Talmadge, first semester proctor of Carruth hall, returned or last weekend, he was evidently not in the pink.
He went to bed in an upper. In the middle of the night, the rest of the boys heard a crash. Talmadge had rolled off the edge of the bed, thudded to the floor, and skinned himself in all possible places.
They're considering giving him an oversize cradle with high sides.
Evidence: Shirley Tholen sweetly ignored Bob Ballard in front of the library, and a Phi Gam pledge moaned, "We can't get them to say a word."
Yesterday Kappa pledges were closely observing the "Don't talk to boys" dictum of actives, compliments of you-know-what week.
Letha Epperly made a new discovery the other day. It was the Pi Phi bench.
The other day petitions for a W.S.G.A. book exchange reorganization were given to freshmen to take around to Hill women. One unwitting lad presented the proposioin eloquently to O'Theene Huff, little dreaming that she, as W.S.G.A. president, was hardly in a position to join the ballyhoo.
When Theta Barbara Barber and Beta Bob Vermillion were looking at clocks in a display window last week, Barbara confided that she was greatly in need of a good alarm clock.
For Valentine's day he sent her a shiny new alarm clock tied with ribbon.
Theta Mary Burchfield broke her finger in a snow fight with Slg Alph Bill Oliver some time ago. So on Valentine's day she received a little glass duck with a note that read, "This will teach you to duck next time."
Genevieve Harman couldn't follow Keith Martin at the Rock Chalk, Jayhawk Co-op dance last Saturday night. After intermission she took matters in hand and did the leading herself.
Campus soldier boys are tough tulips. When an R.O.T.C. class was shown some vivid first aid movies the other day, one man fainted.