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UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN
STUDENT PAPER OF THE UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS
VOLUME XXXVIII
Z-229
LAWRENCE, KANSAS, FRIDAY, SEPT. 27, 1940
NUMBER 10
Axis Concludes Pact With Tokio; Answer to U.S.
British Say Jap Action Aimed at U.S.
London, Sept. 27—(UP) Prominent members of Parliament took the view today that Japan's formal adherence to the Axis was directed primarily against the United States but that Great Britain can retaliate by new aid to China.
These circles, regarding the three-power pact signed at Berlin as "an empty threat," expressed belief that any United States conflict with Japan would now almost certainly involve the United States in the war with Germany and Italy.
But those who had feared that the United States might be distracted by developments in the Pacific ocean from helping Britain's war effort said
(continued to page eight)
Sell More Dorsey Ducats
Nearly half of the tickets to the Freshman Frolic, featuring Tommy Dorsey's band Oct. 11, have been sold. Bell Music Co. has sold 40, the Memorial Union 122, and the business office 140, making a total of 302. According to Fred Littioy, dance manager, only 700 tickets will be sold.
N.Y.A. Receives Increased Fund
Japs Join Italy And Germany In Military Alliance
The local N.Y.A. office has been granted an increase of $1,200 over the August estimate, it was announced today. Yesterday's additional grant brings the total for the year to $48,045. However, this is still $2,580 short of last year. There are 335 students on N.Y.A. earning an average of $16.70.
By JOE ALEX MORRIS United Press News Editor
Germany, Italy and Japan swore a military alliance today in defense of their "new orders" in Europe and Asia and pledged themselves to fight as a common enemy any new nation which goes to war at the side of Great Britain or China.
The pact does not automatically bring Japan into the war against Britain or the axis powers against China. The alliance was signed at 1:13
Chief target of the alliance appeared to be the United States. Should America enter the war against Japan in the Far East or the axis in Europe she automatically would find the alliance of Germany - Italy - Japan ranged against her.
Russia was placed in a special category by one clause of the alliance which provided that the new pact "will not conflict" with any agreements the three nations may have with the Soviet.
The alliance was signed at 1:13 p.m. (7:13 a.m. EDT) in the chancellery of Adolf Hitler in Berlin. Foreign Minister Joachim von Ribbentrop signed for the Reich. Foreign Minister Count Galeazzo Ciano signed for Italy. Saburo Kurusu, Japanese ambassador, signed for Japan.
Alliance to Last 10 Years
For 10 years, as Ribbentrop announced, the agreement will bind in military alliance "three of the most powerful states on earth." (continued to page three)
Draft Dodgers May Be First To Join Up
Washington, Sept. 27-(UP) —Conscription officials today considered penalizing men who dodge registration on Oct.16 by calling them first for training.
No drive to force men to register is contemplated. Reliance will be placed upon publicity about the law and local public sentiment.
It is planned to post at the office of each local draft board after registration day the names and addresses of those who registered. Those who have will report those who haven't, it was anticipated.
Special plans were being made for persons who will be traveling on registration day. Transcontinental trains probably will stop long enough (continued to page three)
Thanksgiving Day Game to Missouri Date
At a Glance Here's the War
Berlin, Sept. 27—(UP)—Nazi quarters said today that the Berlin-Rome-Tokyo military alliance may be interpreted as "an answer to the destroyer deal between the United States and Great Britain."
Tirana, Albania, Sept. 27—(UP)—Anti-Greek agitation was renewed suddenly today in this Italian protectorate with the leading newspaper, Tomori, blaming Greece for the murder of three Albanians.
TOKYO, Sept. 27—(UP)—The Japanese foreign office spokesman, Yakichiro Suma, said today "We are not changing our policy toward the United States and we are not abandoning hope of readjusting relations with the United States."
LONDON, Sept. 27—(UP)—First British reaction to the German-Italian-Japanese alliance was to regard it an "empty threat." Authoritative quarters said it would not affect the present situation and it was difficult to see how Germany and Italy could take any stronger action against Britain as a result of the Japanese alliance.
DOVER, England, Sept. 27—(UP)—British bombing planes roared across the English Channel in an attack on German long range guns today during a duel between Nazi and British artillery on the French and English coasts.
Envoys Say
Pact Is
For Peace
Berlin, Sept. 27.—(UP)—Here is what the three men who signed the triple alliance said today as they affixed their signatures on behalf of Germany, Japan and Italy:
Joachim von Rippentrop: "Any state interfering with the new order in Europe or the new order in Eastern Asia will be confronted with the strength of more than 250,- 000,000 people."
Saburo Kurusu: "The final aim of this pact is the establishment of general and lasting world peace based on right and justice."
Count Galeazzo Ciano: "The three powers have no intention of challenging or threatening anyone. All three had to breathe in order to live. They all needed work for their sons, space for their peoples. This breath, this space, were refused them by those mighty empires who have monopolized the resources of the world."
The long-standing deadlock between Missouri and Kansas over the date for the Thanksgiving Day football game was settled today when Kansas authorities agreed to play on Thursday, Nov. 21. Missouri's choice on the date.
The game was scheduled for Nov. 21, M.U.'s Thanksgiving Day, but University authorities desired not to play the game while classes were in session here. The difference between Turkey Day dates in Kansas and Missouri caused the controversy. Kansas athletic heads suggested Saturday afternoon, Nov. 23, but that date comes during Missouri's vacation and would require all students to come back to Columbia if they wanted to see the game.
Chancellor Deane Malott today announced the game would be played according to Missouri's wish, on Nov. 21, "inasmuch as the University of Missouri acts as host this year and it is its Homecoming."
"In this emergency," the Chancellor said, "the game will be played on Nov. 21."
"Although formal classes will be dismissed on that day, in view of the fact that it is not Thanksgiving Day in Kansas, laboratories, libraries and offices will be open as usual. All students will be expected without exception to attend Friday and Saturday classes in that week."
Regents Talk Fee Refund For Draftees
A plan for refunding the fees of students enrolled in state schools who may be called in the military conscription was the principal business discussed at a meeting of the Board of Regents in Topeka this morning.
A discussion of the building program for state schools was also slated for today's meeting of the board.
K.U. Grad Escapes Injury in Powder Blast
Jake Wyatt, e40, employed as chemist by the Hercules Chemical Co., Kenbil, N.J., was working in the plant recently, when an explosion resulting in the death of 51 men took place. Wyatt, however, was in another building at the time and escaped injury.