THURSDAY, JANUARY 9. 1940
UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN, LAWRENCE, KANSAS
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R.A.F.Hits Hard At Axis Bases
Nazi Pressure Grows at Vichy
BY HARRISON SALISBURY United Press Staff Correspondent
Britain's Royal Air Force was reported on the offensive again today against both Germany and Italy, and evidence appeared of an intensified Nazi campaign to bring pressure upon Marshal Henri Philippe Petinel's Vichy regime in France.
The RAF launched heavy attacks against both ends of the Axis after a brief respite in operations because of bad weather. Centers of attack were the German naval bases of Emden and Wilhelmshaven and Borkum island in the North sea, a German seaplane base. In Italy waves of RAF bombers during the night attacked Naples and Palermo in Sicily and continued to blast at Italian forces in Albania and North Africa.
Nazis Admit Damage
The German high command in one of its rare admissions of British-inflicted damage said that the attack on a "northwest German coastal area" killed 11 and wounded 14 persons and caused damage to an industrial plant. London said the British raiders caused big fires and touched off heavy explosions.
The Rome high command admitted that five persons were killed and 30 wounded in the Naples raids but reported little damage at Palmero. The Palmero raid appeared significant in view of repeated reports that German air reinforcements sent to Italy are establishing themselves in Sicilian bases, preparatory to attacking British sea power in the mediterranean and aiding Italy in North Africa.
Press Attacks Vichy
The French situation took a new twist when the German-controlled Paris press opened up possibly the severest attack of the war on the Vichy government, blaming it for what appeared to be a food and coal shortage of crisis dimensions.
The French press was backed up by the important Berlin newspaper, the Boersen Zeitung, which charged that the Vichy regime "needs a new program" and "a government which possesses a firm political plan and acts according to it."
Annual Stamp Show To Be At Columbia
The fourth annual Intercollegiate Philatelic Exhibition will be held from March 19 to March 22 at Columbia University.
Undergraduate college students are eligible to submit entries which consist of one frame, 36 by 48 inches, arranged vertically. Custody of the Nicholas Murray Butler Permanent Intercollegiate Philatelic Trophy is awarded each year to the entrant whose exhibit of stamps is judged the best. The winner may hold the trophy for one year only.
Complete information and entry blanks may be obtained from Stanley Weinberg, Secretary, Box E, John Jay Hall, Columbia University, New York, N.Y.
County clubs were active in attemps at spreading good will during the holidays—good will for the University, that is. Reports received at the Alumni office so far show that University representatives were well received.
County Clubs Are at Work During Holidays
Art Wolf, first year law, drew continued applause from a Marion high school group. He acted as narrator for the movie, "Far Above the Golden Valley." Molly Mullen, college junior, Marion County club chairman, arranged the program.
The film was also shown at Strong City and Cottonwood Falls high schools were Russell Barrett, college junior, Chase County club chairman, was in charge.
A tour of five high schools in their county was made by members of the Jefferson County club, under the direction of Lee Huddleston, business senior chairman.
Fred Ellsworth, Alumni secretary, attended an Alumni banquet at Belleville, in Republic county. Guests at the banquet were members of the Republic County club and the senior class of the high school. Bill Reece, business senior, is chairman of the Republic County club.
An Alumni dance was held in Colby during the holidays. Short films of University life were sent to Baxter Springs, Columbus, Ne-
43 Students Start Year As Patients In Hospital
Forty-three students are starting the New Year as patients in Watkins Memorial hospital. Eleven are victims of colds, 15 of influenza, two of measles, one of chicken pox and one is a surgical patient. The remainder is a variety of complaints, of which none is serious.
odesha, and Fredonia. Stockton, Atwood, and Holton received window displays.
The census bureau reports that 94.5 per cent of the habitable dwelling units in the state were occupied in 1940.
Dr. Ralph I. Canuteson, director of the student health service, said yesterday. "Apparently there is the usual seasonal increase in colds with several cases of influenza appearing, but no evidence of an epidemic."
During vacation 11 students were in the hospital. Stuart Savage, freshman engineer, Edward Mishou, special student in the School of Engineering, and Maurice Jackson, college senior, underwent major surgeries using the holidays. Tonsillectomy patients were Ruth Weidemann, business senior, and David Courter, sophomore engineer.
"Coughing and sneezing at random spreads colds beyond the immediate contacts in class rooms and other gathering places. He continued, "There is no magic way of preventing colds. Adequate rest, moderation in food, outdoor exercise, and avoidance of contact with others who have acute colds offer the best protection."
At the University of Missouri, the influenza epidemic has hit with full force. Thirty-five new cases were admitted to the university hospital over the weekend, bringing the total to 50.
County chairmen who have not reported their activities to the Alumni office are urged to do so as soon as possible, by Fred Ellsworth, alumni secretary.
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Tryouts for the new Dramatics club play, "Cock Robin" will be held at 3:30 tomorrow afternoon in the little theater of Green hall. These tryouts are open to any student at the University, according to Don Dixon, instructor of speech, and no rehearsals will be held during final examination week.
The play will be presented Feb. 11 and will be directed by Allen Crafton, professor of speech.
Evelyn Swarthout Heard In Sunday Radio Broadcast
Listeners to the New York Philharmonic orchestra broadcast Sunday afternoon heard Evelyn Swartouth and Clifford Herzer play a fill-in program of duo piano numbers following the regular orchestra broadcast.
The control of cancer rests in the hands of the patient and the physician, but the patient must make the first move. The vast majority of persons wait till they are hopelessly incurable before seeing a doctor, Mr. Rector stated.
The speaker outlined the early danger signs of cancer in five topics: a painless lump in any part of the body, an unnatural blood stain from a natural opening of the body, persistent indigestion and loss of appetite, a sore that does not heal, and a mole or wart which changes its shape.
Rector, who has worked 11 years on health education and cancer control, went on, "Cancer is found in the new born babe as well as persons up to 100 years of age."
"Cancer is as old as life itself. It is simply a growth found in both animals and plants," Frank L. Rector, Evanston, Ill., explained in a speech on cancer control in Frank Strong auditorium yesterday afternoon.
Rector Speaks On Cancer
"The best method of prevention," continued Mr. Rector, "is to have at least an annual physical examination. It's worth everything it costs." Mr. Rector said, "We've got to stand up and fight it courageously and intelligently. It can be cured in many cases."