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EDITORIAL
UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN, LAWRENCE, KANSAS
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 21, 1940
The Kansan Comments -- EDITORIALS LETTERS PATTER
Eleanor Rides No Bandwagon
Eleanor quickly wizarded into public acclaim, then succeeded in maintaining that approval by keeping a critical ear tuned to America's evaluation of her actions. Certain outstanding incidents reflect this practice.
Shortly after her husband's election in 1932, Eleanor broadcast on a commercial radio program. The public howled. Eleanor immediately discontinued the program and did not return until 1934, when she met with a more favorable reception. In the interim, she took voice lessons to culture her untutored voice.
The coming presidential election raises a question regarding Eleanor Roosevelt's future. President's wife or not, the White House mistress seems to have a definite path cut out for her. So vividly has her image been thrown before the public that she can never sink back even into partial retirement. If Gallop Polls taken last month mirrored the truth, the First Lady has out-ranked her showman-husband in popularity by nine percent. She received sixty-seven percent of the public's approval vote.
Again she showed wisdom when she dropped her newly acquired editorship of Bermarr MacFadden's Babies, Just Babies. She had learned that her publisher was liked neither by the Democrats nor by the Republicans.
That the nation's number one social worker has institutionalized herself on a nation-wide scope is another major factor in her acceptance by the public. In this way Mrs. Roosevelt has insured the longevity of her public life, for America is a country of institutions. And well-liked institutions, such as Mrs. Roosevelt has become, are too rare in the United States.
Her popularity is the result not only of Mrs. Roosevelt's development of a following, but also because of her alteration of herself to fit that public.
Participation by the feminine precedent-setter in the field of social work has equipped her
Seniors Don't Seem to Care
Seniors, now thoroughly familiar with the examination procedure and its worth, were expected even more enthusiastically this year. But instead, an apparent lack of interest in their own personal welfare or in their future economic security on the part of the members of the graduating class has kept the number of applications for senior examinations at a low level.
When, in the school year 1937-38, Dr. R. I. Canuteson first began the practice of offering complete physical examinations to graduating seniors as a part of the regular student health service, his purpose was to offer seniors an opportunity for a complete checkup, free of the usual fee.
Intelligent college students should realize the value of the service that is being offered them by the student hospital. They should make every effort to arrange for an examination at the earliest possible date so that they may prevent a possible rush later in the semester.
Because many seniors need a health certificate to get a job, hospital authorities made it possible for students to have that certificate at no extra cost to them. In the first year, only a few more than 200 students responded. Last year, the number increased to 580.
better than any other woman for welfare executive work. Whether the coming election results in victory or in defeat for her mate and his party, it will influence but little Eleanor Roosevelt's service. Her future rests not on a bandwagon; but upon the sincerity of her service.
UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS OFFICIAL BULLETIN
Vol. 37 Wednesday, Feb. 21, 1940 No. 95
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.
FALL SEMESTER GRADES: Grades for the fall semester may be obtained from the Registrar's office this week, according to the following schedule of names:
Thursday—T to Z inclusive.
Friday and Saturday—(Those unable to appear at the scheduled time.)—George O. Foster, registrar.
RED CROSS PRE-TRAINING SCHOOL: The Red Cross Pre-Training学校 starts at 4:30 Thursday afternoon in room 202 of Robinson gymnasium—Herbert G. Allphin, instructor.
FRESHMAN COMMISSION: Grace Oishi will speak before the Freshman Commission of the Y.M.C.A. Thursday afternoon, Feb. 22, at 4:30 in Henley House. All freshman girls are asked to attend—Helen Martin, publicity chairman.
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.
QUACK CLUB: Quack Club will meet at 8:15 tonight in Robinson gymnasium.-Mickie Learnard, 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.
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.
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.
W. S.G.A. BOOK EXCHANGE: The WSGA Book exchange will be open the remainder of the semester from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. cach school day—Helen Pierce, manager.
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EDITORIAL STAFF
Editor-in-Chief    Richard Boyce
Associate Editor    Loretta Diagas
Associate Editor    Gerald Banker and
Feature Editor    Betty Coulson
Assistant Feature Editor    Hal Ruppertain
Managing Editor Jim Bell
Consultant Editors Reggie Buxton and Roena Bolt
News Editor Mary Lou Burton
Society Editor Virginia Gray
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Book Exchange Is 30 Years' Old **** Cigar Box Held First Cash
Equipped with a cigar box and an old table, a few women started what is now the W.S.G.A. book exchange approximately 30 years ago in a corridor of Fraser hall.
Under the direction of Miss Elise Neuen Schwander, professor of romance language, the students conceived the idea of a co-operative book store. They immediately began to carry out their plans by starting a book exchange.
At first students brought a book marked with the price for which they expected to sell it. When the books were sold the women kept 10 per cent of the sale price and returned the rest of the money to the student. From the original 10 per cent made on the first books sold the present operating fund,which is now approximately $9,500, was started.
From Fraser Hall the book exchange was moved to the old commons building, which is now used by the School of Medicine. Later the women moved to the main desk on the first floor of the library where they remained until about ten years ago.
Next stop was the Memorial Union building where the first office was in the present Y.M.C.A. office. Buying books outright and needing more room, the W.S.G.A. saleswomen moved into their present location 3 years ago.
Since the hopes for a co-operative store have not been realized, the W.S.G.A. has recently decided to set aside a $5,000 scholarship fund.
The interest will be used to help a freshman woman student next year. The examination for candidates will be given on much the same basis as the Summerfield scholarship exams are given. The tests will be offered sometime near the end of next month
Although the book exchange was originally started with the idea of a cooperative store being established, the organization now runs merely for the benefit of the students.
Open everyday from Monday through Friday the exchange gives many services besides selling books, there one can always sharpen his pencil, fill his pen, use the telephone, and buy quiz books.
By HARRY HILL
ROCK CHALK TALK
Dear Sir: This week I saw the best movie of the year. Unheralded, unpublicized, unballyhooed, that is almost, the Granada is showing "The Shop Around the Corner." It is the surprise hit of the current season. Why don't you print this at the first of your column? Shouldn't you tell your friends about it? Will you see this swell picture? - F. Y.
We did. We are. We will.
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It appears that the restaurant men may be good cooks but poor weather forecasters. Anyway, it serves them right for starting Bock in the middle of February.
Republican trick or did the president request not to be discussed?
Advertising department.
If you read the ads you may have noticed the current campaign for Pall Mall cigarettes. The slogan on the P.M. coat of arms is "per aspera ad astra." Which means "through difficulty to the stars." Which is just the reverse of the Kansas "ad astra per aspera." But we can't see how either Kansas or tobacco can be said to have astronomical relevance.
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Dear Sir; I see by the Kansan that Mr. Roosevelt's name is omitted from the list of possible Democratic presidential candidates to be discussed on a student broadcast. Is this a dirty
We would immediately suggest that you might ask Mr. Roosevelt. Still, the young Republicans, who reportedly are "using the grapevine telegraph," may also have seduced radio.
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Editor MacCann tells us that Poor Richard's Almanac (sometimes called the Jayhawker) will be out Feb. 29. So will February.
We don't know who said it, but maybe you do department: College is the place where they pipe ice water to the locker room showers and hot water to the drinking fountains.
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Speaking of the modern girl, Dr. Paul Popenoe, the family expert, says, "she is pretty as a picture but somewhat overexposed and undeveloped."
Photographic bureau.
That, however, is stricly a negative viewpoint.
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Rock Chalklets: Whether or not the basketball team does, Kansas' top flight band will play in Kansas City for both the elimination and final rounds of the national cage championships . . . Several new appoint-
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