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UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN, LAWRENCE, KANSAS
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 9, 1940
Air Corps Beckons CAA Pilots
If any University students in the advanced course of the CAA pilot training program accept the invitation issued Thursday by the Army Air Corps, to step into Randolph Field, Texas, they will spend more than 75 flying hours in the 450-horsepower low-wing basic trainer monoplane pictured on this page.
Prof. Earl D. Hay, head of the local CAA program said today that several students were interested in the invitation, but none had expressed definite plans.
John C. Burton, fs. Arkansas City, is one of 265 embryo pilots, who completed their basic flight training Oct. 5, at the "West Point of the Air." Burton was a member of Kappa Sigma, social fraternity, while attending the University in 1937-39.
The Air Corps class of which Burton was a member, was the eighth to be trained under the expansion program that envisions 7,000 additional pilots annually. He started his aeronautical career last May
when the class began its primary flight training.
Master Fundamentals
Fundamentals were learned in rugged 200-horsepower army biplanes. Each flying cadet logged about 65 hours of flying time in these planes, about half of it solo. All aerial maneuvers, from landings and takeoffs to loops and snap rolls, were mastered.
In August all students transferred to Randolph Field for their basic flight training. There they were trained in the type of plane pictured, which has a cruising speed of more than 150 miles an hour. Practice Night Flying
This plane embodies many of the features of a 1940 combat plane, and the students got their first taste of night flying, aided by the glare of huge flood lights in the new ship.
At graduation, scheduled for December, Burton will receive his coveted "wings," emblem of military pilots, and will be ready for service with combat squadrons of the rapidly expanding Army Air Corps.
During the 30-week training period, flying cadets are paid $75 a month in addition to their uniforms, food, and clothing. When commissioned their pay is increased to $205 per month.
Peterson Named Choir President
Clarence Peterson, c'42, is the new president of the A Cappella choir. Melba Nininger, fa'44, was elected secretary and Helen Crone-meyer, fa'42, treasurer.
A social committee consisting of Bernice Zuercher, c'41, Clayton Krehbiel, fa'42. Evelyn Mercer, Veta Riegel, ed'41, and Leslie Sperling, fa'41, was appointed by the president to plan several social evenings during the school year.
Dean D. M. Swarthout, director of the choir, announces that there are places yet open in the choir for first and second tenors and first base.
Plans are underway towards procuring vestments at an early date for the robing of the choir which will have part in numerous musical events during the year. The choir which numbers now above 80, will act also as the regular Christmas Vesper choir for the two big services to be given the third Sunday in December and which in recent years have attracted thousands from all over the state.
Summer Session Heads To Meet
H. E. Chandler, director of the Summer Session, will this week attend the meeting of deans and directors of summer session work at Ann Arbor, Mich. He will leave for Ann Arbor tomorrow and return Sunday.
The University of Michigan will play host to deans and directors from 40 of the country's largest colleges and universities. The meeting is held to discuss summer session problems throughout the United States.
El Ateneo Members To Meet Tomorrow
The first meeting of the Spanish club, El Ateneo, with the new officers in charge, will be held at 3:30 tomorrow afternoon in room 113 Frank Strong hall. The meeting will be devoted principally to introducing all new members and officers and Frank Pinet, c'42, will give a short discussion of his summer in Mexico. Refreshments will be served preceding the program. hTose in charge will be: Merle Simmons, gr., president; Frank Pinet, c'42, vice-president and chairman of the program committee; Margaret Welch, c'43, secretary and Bill Belt, gr. treasurer.
May Still Enlist In Advance CAA
If Carl D. Hay is still accepting application for advanced CAA instruction. The number that will be enrolled will be 20, at present there are 26 applications. Applicants are taking their physical examinations in Topeka and Kansas City.
REGISTRATION PLANS--have been received at the registrar's office from the adjutant general in Topeka, only a small number of those registering will be drafted under the Selective Service Act. The Act of 1940 provides temporary exemption for university students.
Those students enrolling in this advanced course are required to sign a statement to the effect that they will take further aeronautical training in the Army.
Cider. Doughnuts for Drama Club
DeLay To Teach In Salina High
FEW FROLIC---time.
L. B. DeLay, '37, will teach printing in the Salina High school this fall.
Dramatic club members welcomed their new apprentices and sponsors, James Barton, professor of speech and dramatic art, yesterday afternoon during their first meeting of the year. Shirley Jane Ruble, c'41, president, welcomed the new-comers and cider and doughnuts were served. Guests were Mr. and Mrs. Robert Calderwood and Mr. and Mrs. Allen Crafton.
(continued from page one) will be a preview of his forthcoming radio series.
Dorsey's new series will begin Thursday, October 17, and will feature his entire organization including such stars as vocalists Frank Sinatra and Connie Haines. In this program, "Fame and Fortune," Tommy's plan is to give unknown song-writers a break by playing their tunes, selecting a winner each week, publishing it, and alloting all royalties to the lucky writer.
The ban on corsages for women attending the Freshman Frolic is still intact this year. Bill Farmer announced today. This ban which was placed on all of the four major dances has been in effect for the past two years. The idea in doing this was that some who could not afford flowers would not be embarrassed about it, so now every one can be just like everyone else—flower-less.
Coming here directly from the Hotel Astor in New York City, Dorsey's orchestra has aroused great enthusiasm among the students. Indications of a full house were given this morning when the business office reported that they had only fifteen tickets left. The Bell Music Store and the Union Lounge had both sold their full quota.
One of the outstanding orchestras of this era, Tommy Dorsey has set records few bands can touch. Besides his own great aggregation, Dorsey personally, is acclaimed by critics and musicians alike a one of the greatest trombonists of all
Tommy's present orchestra was organized a little more than three years ago, and it features such musicians as Buddy Rich, ace drummer; and the Pied Pipers, a harmony quartette.
During the Frolic, Tommy intends to present some of the outstanding amateur-written songs that he has received during the past few weeks.
Tommy Dorsey's interpretation of amateur numbers as well as his excellent renditions of the classic favorites have won lots of new followers to the already huge army of enthusiastic Dorsey fans.
All famous orchestra leaders are identified by one song, and not necessarily their theme. Tommy Dorsey rose to the top with his recording and playing of "Marie". This will undoubtedly be one of his featured numbers at the Frolic.
In a recent poll conducted on the campus of the University of Buffalo, Tommy's orchestra was voted the favorite of the day, and he was awarded the honorary degree of "Doctor of Swing."
Tommy says that orchestras today depend on novelties to retain their popularity. Audiences are not satisfied with music alone, they demand action.
Ticket sales and campus enthusiasm indicate that this will be the largest party since Kay Kyser entertained a capacity crowd in Hoch auditorium.
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