PAGE SIX EDITORIAL
UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN, LAWRENCE, KANSAS
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 1940.
The Kansan Comments -- EDITORIALS LETTERS PATTER
February Statesmen Showed Way
February marks the anniversaries of the birth of two of America's most illustrious sons. Both Washington and Lincoln had keen insight into the principle of humanitarian government.
In his "Farewell Address," delivered at the time of his retirement from public life, Washington spoke warningly of propagandists and lobbyists who seek to divert government from its natural function.
"All obstructions to the executions of the laws," he pointed out, "all combinations and associations, under whatever plausible character, with the real design to direct, control, counteract or awe the regular deliberation and action of the constituted authorities, are destructive . . . and of fatal tendency."
Equally far-sighted was the noted former rail-splitter who visualized the problems to be confronted by labor unions, which in his day were taking their first faltering steps. A staunch advocate of their principles and objectives,
I.S.A. Drive A Worthy Cause
The Independent Student association has just begun its second semester drive for new members. With a roster of some 600 students last semester, the organization has been steadily growing in size and importance since its re-establishment a year ago.
The I.S.A. was organized to give the independent student that much-needed opportunity for social life. By means of all-organization varsities and district dances, its intramural program, and other activities, the I.S.A. does furnish students a chance for a more developed and better balanced University life.
For years it has been realized that the independent students on the Hill needed a better opportunity for social life—a better chance to meet other students, a better chance to live as well as study, a better chance to play as well as work.
An I.S.A. membership is the best dollar investment a student can make to increase his social opportunities.
"Cleverly answered questions, with merely an iota of an idea, always make an impression. This is what is commonly known as "bull-throwing." Of course, none of your teachers would admit the veracity of this fact. Bull-throwing or tossing is an art and is not to be regarded as a simple task. Please do not try to bull and bull with reckless abandon, for the professor has to have an idea, even if a very vague idea, that the student may know something about the subject." Professor Tappin of Miami University.
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In future years the perspective of time may discover some teaching titans of our own times whose influence will be fully appreciated . . through the leavening medium of retrospect.— Yale Daily News.
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which have since proved to be the mainstays of the labor movement, Mr. Lincoln believed "the strongest bond of human sympathy, outside the family circle, should be one uniting all working people."
Both these great American statemen recognized the intrinsic value of the human personality. Neither governed in the interest of any single group.
UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS
OFFICIAL BULLETIN
Vol. 37 Thursday, Feb. 22, 1940 No. 96
COSMOPOLITAN CLUB: The meeting of the Cosmopolitan Club scheduled for this Friday night has been postponed until next Friday night, March 1. Ruth Yeomans, secretary.
FIRESIDE FORUM: Firstide Forum will meet Sunday evening at the home of Mrs. Alice Moncrieff, 907 Arkansas at 7 o'clock. Transportation will be provided for those who prefer to come to the Congregational Church. Everyone is invited—Lorraine Polson, publicity chairman.
FALL SEMESTER GRADES: Students who were unable to appear at the scheduled time may call for their fall semester's grades Friday or Saturday.—George O. Foster, registrar.
K. U. TOWN MEETING: There will be the regular discussion meeting in the Union lounge at 8:30 tonight. The topic for discussion will be "Employers, Employees, and the Public". Everyone is welcome.-Rowland S. Raup.
MUSIC ROOM: The Music Room will be open from 3:30 until 5:30 and from 7:30 until 9:30 tomorrow. A special program of vocal numbers will be played at 7:30—Ernie Klema, chairman.
NEWMAN CLUB: The Newman Club will receive Communion in a body at the 7:30 Mass next Sunday. All Catholic students are invited. Reservations for the monthly breakfast to be held after Mass may be made by calling 338 by 7:00 p.m. Friday, Non-Catholic students are welcome.-Albert Protiva, acting vice-president.
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 these addresses at once so that corrections may appear in the Directory.—George O. Foster, registrar.
NOTICE TO ALL UNIVERSITY STUDENTS: Dr. E. T. Gibson is at the Watkins Memorial hospital each Tuesday afternoon for discussion with students on problems of mental hygiene. Appointments may be made through the Watkins Memorial hospital.-Dr. R. I. Canuteson.
PROFICIENCY EXAMINATION: The second Proficiency Examination of this school year will be given on Saturday, Feb 24, at 9 a.m. Juniors in the College should take the examination at this time if they have not already passed it. None but Juniors and Seniors may take it. Candidates must register in person at the College Office, Feb. 19, 20, or 21.-J. B. Virtue.
PSYCHOLOGICAL EXAMINATION: The make up psychological examination will be given Saturday morning, Feb. 24, at 9 o'clock in room 115 Fraser. This will be the last opportunity to take the examination this year.-A. H. Turney.
REINTERPRETATION OF RELIGION COMMISSION: The Reinterpretation of Religion Commission will meet Friday, Feb. 23, at 4:30 at Henley House. Professor Gibson will speak on "The Religion of an Ireligious Man". All are invited—Corrine Martin, Gordon Brigham, co-chairmen.
SCABBARD AND BLADE MEETING: There will be a meeting of all active Scabbard and Blade members in the Pine Room of the Union building at 7:30 p.m. to night. Those who are absent will be fined.—Rex R Rage, 1st Sgt.
VACANCIES OF KANSAS RELAYS COMMITTEE:
Men wishing to apply for freshmen positions on the Kansas Relays Committee please address applications containing qualifications to Senior Relays Manager,
Room 107. Robinson gym before Feb. 26. S.B. Sifers.
YOUNG REPUBLICAN CLUB. There will be an important meeting tonight at 8:00, in the Men's lounge of the Union building. All interested are invited to attend.-Bill Douce, president.
Y. M.C.A.: All applications for the editor and business manager of the "K" Book are to be acted upon by March 1st, and they should be in the Y.M. or Y.W. office by Friday, Feb 23—John Moore secretary.
S. G.E. There will be a S.G.E. meeting tonight at 7:30. Dr.R.M.Dreyer will speak on ore deposits of Utah.-R.E.Whitla.
office by Friday, Feb. 23—John Moore, secretary. Some of the Kansan reporters swear
With My Own Little Hatchet---
Washington Was Proper-- Even in Private Diary
George Washington, head of the American family, was never guilty of "the slightest deviation from the strictest propriety" in writing his diary, original parts of which are now in the Library of Congress. Once he did state that he noticed the New England women had blacker hair than women of the South—but he never broke over again, say private owners of others parts of the diary.
His journal was compiled by the Mount Vernon Ladies' Association of the Union and published in 1925. Many large parts are omitted. But the remainder presents greatly different material than most grade school paraphernalia includes.
In the time covered by the first two volumes of the diary George spent most of his time grafting pear trees, sowing oats, and other homely duties. For four days in 1765 he "sowed Turnips behind the garden".
The Father of his County always kept a weather eye open. In the earlier years, when he wrote only a sentence or two each day, weather was the main topic. Often his day seemed the epitome of modern times: "Dined at the club, and went to the play."
He makes no mention of his own feelings or emotions when he was unanimously elected general and commander-in-chief, but writes merely that he "dined at the Burnes' and spent the evening working on a committee."
Fox hunting, dining out, and going to balls were his chief social diversions. At the balls, bread and butter sandwiches made a great impression on the first President.
During the war and his terms as president, however, the First Father's writings became more fluent. He jotted down most of his inner thoughts. This change in attitude continued even after his retirement.
ROCK CHALK TALK
By HARRY HILL
We always thought H. R. Knicker-bocker was biased but a good speaker. We no longer think he is a good speaker.
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Returning from Europe after years of residence and observation there, Knickerbocker—currently making a lecture tour of the country—made an address that evoked divided opinions from the student audience. Biggest criticism of the red-haired newsman was his prejudice. Many felt he was too anti-Hitler. There was, however, a large group that expressed enthusiasm over the lecture.
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Knickerbocker's prediction that the European war would continue several years recalls a pair of prophecies we heard last fall. After listening all night to radio bulletins at the time England and France declared war, we heard former President Herbert Hoover—certainly a man well informed on foreign affairs—express the opinion that the struggle would last three or more years. Two nights later we were at a banquet where a former agricultural minister in the Nazi government, who is now an economics professor at Stanford, declared that the war could not possibly last more than six months. Pay your money and take your choice.
that there is a Lawrence telephone operator with a "Bonnie Baker" voice. Oh! Johnny.
the petitions against the smoking bill are undoubtedly the most assinine expression of student ignorance that Mt. Oread has seen since the infamous peace strikes of a few years ago. It is evident that the sponsors of the referendum movement don't know when they are well off. Most of that group, it appears, aren't against the cigaret ban. What they oppose is its enforcement.
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We hope that the closest we'll ever come to war maneuvering is trying to get through the fortifications the workmen have erected around the Fourteenth street trench.
Psychological Exam Saturday
A college paper informs us that more than one-fourth of the University of Arkansas student body are relatives of graduates of former students of that institution. And most of them, no doubt, are at least distant kin of Bob Burns.
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The last psychological examination for spring semester will be given to all new students entering the University this semester, at 9 a.m. Saturday in room 115 Fraser hall. The examination is required of new students.