UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN
VOLUME XXXVIII
INT PAPER OF THE UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS
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LAWK E, KANSAS THURSDAY, SEPT. 19. 1940
NUMBER 4
Into Jubilee Year
Registration Figures Show Probable Loss in Enrollment
A probable loss in University enrollment was indicated today when registration of 4.043 students showed a decrease of 223 from last year's Thursday figure.
However, the above figure is expected to climb to around 4.250 when late enrollments are accepted from 9:30 to 11:30 o'clock Saturday morning and be increased still further when enrollment figures are received from the School of Medicine in Kansas City.
Last year's enrollment figure established an all-time high with a total of 4,613 students, 268 of whom were medical students in Kansas City. This was an increase of 20 students over the previous record enrollment of 1936.
Both the psychological and physical examinations, which are required of all new students, also show a decrease in new students
At noon yesterday, the K.U. hospital had examined 1,160 students, 741 men and 410 women. This was a decrease of 73 students from the figure of 1,233 last year. These two exams are a close check because they are required of all freshmen and new students.
The registration and enrollment figures will not be complete until after Saturday's re-enrollment and late registrations, but even then the figures are expected to be lower than last year.
and freshmen. By Tuesday 1,027 students had taken the psychological exam showing a drop of 273 under last year's count of 1,300.
No official comments or explanations have been given for the drop, but students discussing the probable decrease attribute it to the "unsettled conditions throughout the world."
Nazis Keep Up Steady Attack on British Isles
Londoners Admit Vast Bomb Damage
BY UNITED PRESS
Damage to London in the last 24 hours is admittedly vast with many store and government buildings among the wrecked or damaged structures in the center of the capital. Night time raiders caused greatest destruction, the Germans using a new type bomb that exploded with comet-like flashes. The Nazi war planes continued to dive through clouds, to strike, and climb away.
Of perhaps greater importance, however, were the British counter-blows against Italy and Germany which included attacks on the Reich which struck a children's hospital, which will lead to "punitive" warfare against Britain in retaliation. British sources took the report calmly, considering that the Germans were already doing their worst.
The British navy went into action with a bombardment along the Mediterranean coastal road leading to Solum and Sidi against Italian forces driving into Egypt. The British air force also hom-
The British air force also bom-
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Swarthout Greets Fine Arts School
Dean D. M. Swarthout of the School of Fine Arts, extended the greetings of the school and faculty to an assembly of the students of music and art this afternoon.
At the convocation, held in Frank Strong Auditorium at 3:30 today, recital cards were given out to the music students. This was the first recital of the year.
WEATHER
Fair, slightly warmer extreme southeast. Friday, fair except partly cloudy and slightly cooler west portion.
Rumor Wrong; Tibbett Here This Spring
Campus rumors that Lawrence Tibbett would cancel his engagement here for the second time were squelched today by a wire from Tibbett's agent received by D. M. Swarthout, dean of the School of Fine Arts.
Besides Tibettb, the University concert series is offering six other attractions. They are, Luboshutz and Nemenoff, crack piano team; Argentinita, the renowned Spanish dancer and her dance group; Zimbalist, famous violinist; Novaes, renowned Brazilian pianist; the Kansas City Philharmonic Orchestra and a Young American Artist program featuring Virginia Haskins of the Chicago Opera Company; and Thaddeus Kozuch.
The throat trouble which prevented the singer's appearance here last spring will keep him from keeping his engagements this fall, but he will definitely start singing again not later than January when his contract begins with the Metropolitan Opera company. His appearance for the concert scheduled for Lawrence next May is assured, the wire stated.
Convocation Starts Fete For 75th Birthday
When the University whistle blows two short blasts at 10 o'clock tomorrow morning, the Diamond Jubilee year for Mt. Oread is officially underway.
The convocation, beginning the seventy-fifth birthday celebration for the University, also marks another anniversary—the
Parking regulations are in effect on the campus today. George Snyder, campus cop, will distribute free pasteboards to those who park without permission. The first tickets will be of a warning nature, but the checkers will be out for blood Monday.
Chancellor Deane W. Malott who celebrates tomorrow the first anniversary of his inauguration as head of the University.
Must Park Off Drive Today
The zone system will be in effect Monday, but until then it will be first come first served. Students who park out of their allotted zones Monday, will risk receiving a ticket.
Regulations prohibit parking on Jayhawk Drive, the central campus road, and faculty members as well as students will be required to stay in bounds as far as zones are concerned. Permit applications may be obtained in the office of Mr. Henry Werner, Room 1, Frank Strong hall.
The penalty for parking out of zone or without a campus parking permit will be a commons to appear before the parking committee of the Men's Student Council, and possible fine.
first for Deane Waldo Malott, as Chancellor.
At the opening convocation one year ago, Chancellor Malott made his inaugural address. Another talk is scheduled for the Chancellor tomorrow, when students will also hear Mrs. Elizabeth Reigart, from the Board of Regents.
The exercises will start with a processional by Prof. Laurel Everette Anderson at the organ, followed by doxology and responsive reading led by Prof. W. L. Burdick, dean emeritus of the School of Law. The Lord's Prayer will be offered and the University Band will play "Elsa's Procession to the Cathedral" (Wagner.)
After the traditional hymn, "Duke Street," which is sung every year, Mrs. Reigart will make the opening address. After the next address by Chancellor Malott, the convocation will close with the singing of "Crimson and the Blue."
Welcome Mat Out On Union Steps
Free dancing and free refreshments will be inducements offered by the Memorial Union, Saturday night, to attract students and faculty to the open house, an annual affair.
Carter Butler, c'41, chairman of the Student Union Activities committee, announced today that Clayton Harbur and his dance band will furnish the rhythms from 9 to 11 for dancers.
From 8 to 9 p.m. every room in the Memorial Union building will be open for inspection. During this period refreshments will be served in the main lounge, Butler said.
Museum Exhibits Frazier Sculpture
Sculpture by Bernard, Franzeska, and Loyal Frazier will be on display at the Spooner-Thayer are museum at the University for the remainder of the month. Miss Minnie Moodie, museum curator, said today, announcing the fall schedule of
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