1940.
UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN
OFFICIAL STUDENT PAPER OF THE UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS
VOLUME XXXVII
Z-229
LAWRENCE, KANSAS, TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 20.1940.
NUMBER 94.
3 Violate Smoking Ban
Karl Krueger Philharmonic Play to 2,000
Bv Bob Trump, c'42
Neither wind nor snow nor sleet nor slush could stay the interest of more than 2,000 music lovers who almost filled the lower floor of Hoch auditorium last night to enjoy the concert played by Karl Krueger and the Kansas City Philharmonic orchestra.
Nearly 1,000 more attended the special children's concert yesterday afternoon.
Exhibiting the skill and finesse which caused Viennese critics to rank him second only to Arturo Toscanini Mr. Krueger led the orchestra through a program of six brilliant numbers and when the concert was finished, the enthusiastic audience would not let him go.
Plays Encore
After the crowd had demanded and received four curtain calls, Mr. Krueger returned to the conductor's stand and led the orchestra in the presentation of "Finlandia" by the Finnish composer Jean Sibelius.
Bows for Skilton
Of special interest to students and faculty members of the University was the first number on the evening's program. Handel's "Suite in E minor," which had been transcribed by Charles S. Skilton, professor of organ in the School of Fine Arts.
When the orchestra had completed the composition, Mr. Krueger turned toward Professor Skilton, who was seated in the audience, and signaled for him to rise. Then, standing together, director and composer received the plaudits of the audience.
Among other high spots on the program was the playing of the majestic "Symphony in D minor" (Franck); the lively "Scherzo from the Midsummer Night's Dream" (Mendelsohn); and the impressionistic tone poem "The Afternoon of a Faun" (Debussy.)
Palmer Hearing Is Continued
The hearing of Mr. and Mrs. Robert N. Palmer who are charged with possession of liquor was continued and will be heard at a later date in district court.
Palmer, a graduate student of the University, and his wife, Mrs. Wilma Palmer, were scheduled to appear in the justice court of Robert Oyler to answer their charges yesterday afternoon.
Roving Reporter---
H. R. Knickerbocker, well-known foreign correspondent, who will speak on the foreign situation in Hoch auditorium at 8:20 tomorrow night.
I.S.A. Council Starts Campaign For New Members
Under the direction of a new council, the Independent Student Association today began a drive to get "an additional 200 members at least," Lee Huddleston, b'41, head of the drive, announced today.
"With two dances in the Memorial Union ballroom coming up, we are looking forward to a big social season." Huddleston said. The social program will also include steak fries, hayrides, and Sunday afternoon rink skating at reduced rates, Huddleston explained.
Revised Directory Out in March
The thirty-six page supplement of the student directory will be issued in March, Bill Farmer, l'41, editor, announced today.
Harbin, McClure Pat Maloney Face Court Tomorrow
By Eldridge King, c'42
The assignments are as follows:
To regimental headquarters: Cadet Lieut. Col. Leilyn M. Young; regimental ordinance officer: Cadet
The new units will consist of two battalions. The first will contain four companies and the second, three companies.
Col. Karl F. Baldwin, in command of the R.O.T.C. units at the University, has announced the formation of the regimental organization of the Coast Artillery and Infantry units and the assignment of commissioned and non-commissioned cadet officers for the second semester.
McClure and Malone floor of Frank Strong hall and Miss Harbin for smoking in the basement of Green hall. Maximum penalty for this offense is expulsion.
Three students, accused of smoking in restricted buildings, will face the Student Court tomorrow afternoon at 3:30 in the Pine Room of the Memorial Union building. The defendants are Jim McClure, c'40, Pat Maloney, e'42, and Emmy-Jane Harbin, c'41.
Baldwin Names Personnel For R.O.T.C. Regiment
As this is the first trial for this type of offense, there has been no precedent punishment established. Bob McKay, b'40, clerk of the student court, said today that he believed none of the accused would be given maximum sentence.
The new units will consist of a regimental headquarters and battalions. The first will be
McClure and Maloney will be tried for smoking on the first
Gene Buchanan, c'40, will preside as chief justice at the trial. The trial will be the first evidence of action on the no smoking regulations passed by the M.S.C. and W.S.G. A. this fall
To Discuss Demo Candidates on Air
Following last week's airing of opinion on Republican possibilities for the presidency, the Student Opinion broadcasts follow it with discussions on Democratic possibilities at 8 p.m. Thursday over WREN.
First Lieut. William A. Smiley, Jr.; regimental adjantant: Cadet First Lieut. Leonard I. Schroeter. To non-commissioned staff; Cadet Color Sergeants: George R. Wiszneaucki; Robert L. Morrison.
- Mac Wynne, c'40, handles the Rooseveltian question. Mary Frances McAnaw, c'42, will discuss Bennett Champ Clark of Missouri as a presidential candidate; Hal Ruppenthal, c'42, takes Garner as his subject; Russell Baker, c'42, will discuss the presidential possibilities of Secretary of State Cordell Hull; and Gladys Huber, c'41, will speak on Senator Burton Wheeler of Montana.
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Registration For Exam Ends
Tomorrow is the last day for registration for the college English proficiency examination. All planning to take the test must register at the College office before they are allowed to take the examination, said Prof. John Virtue, chairman of the committee on proficiency examinations, today. Examinations will be given at 9 a.m., Saturday.
Examinations are limited to juniors and seniors. The committee has changed the length of the examinations from to two three hours.
A preparatory class for those planning to take the examinations in the spring is being held each Tuesday at 1:30 in 308 Fraser hall. The class is under the direction of Mrs. Genevieve Cain, of the Correspondence Study bureau.
Young Republicans To Meet Thursday
About 1,000 words of written material is required on four different subjects, including a business letter.
Members of the Young Republicans Club will hold a meeting Thursday night at 8 o'clock in the Men's Lounge of the Memorial Union building for the purpose of announcing the delegates to the Kansas Young Republics club convention in Topeka on Feb. 24.
The GOP membership campaign which was begun last week, is being carried on through canvassing the fraternities and sororities by means of the "grapevine telegraph" system
The campaign committee in charge of the membership drive is: Addison West, c'41, chairman; Maurine Mong, c'40, Phil Buzick, c'42, Louis Slocum, c'43, and Earl Remy, b'41.
Litchen Speaks To Sociology Club
Ruth Litchen, gr., spoke on the opportunities for social science majors in high school teaching at a meeting of the Sociology Club in the Old English Room of the Memorial English building at 4:30 today.
War Reporter Will Lecture Tomorrow
Extremely pessimistic over America's chances of remaining neutral during the Second World War, H. R. Knickerbocker, well-known foreign correspondent who has just returned from the war zone, will recount adventures in the trenches when he speaks at 8:20 p.m. tomorrow in Hoch auditorium.
It is Mr. Knickerbocker's belief that the world is on the brink of ar- other hundred years war. He thinks that the present conflict between Germany and the Allied governments will probably last at least six years, but that this war will be only a prelude to the greater war that is to come.
The international correspondent who goes so far as to say that none of us living today will see a real peace in our time, will discuss fully the consequences of the present conflict and the possibilities of this country's involvement in the European situation.
John Stewart, l'40, and Emmet Park, b'41, the affirmative team of the University debate squad, tied with the University of Southern California for first place at the Rocky Mountain Speech Institute debate tournament at Denver, Colo., last week.
As usual, students will be admitted to the lecture upon presentation of activity books. Those who do not have activity books may purchase tickets in room 1 of Frank Strong hall. Reserved seats will sell for 50 cents and general admission for 35 cents.
Debate Team Ties For First
The affirmative team won five out of five debates. The negative team composed of Irving Kuraner, c'40, and Mac Wynne, c'40, won four out of five debates. The University debate and speech team placed second in the entire tournament and received a plaque.
Accompanied by Prof. E. C. Buehler, debate coach, the following students made the trip: Bob McKay, b'40; Wynne, Kuraner, Stewart, and Park.
Enroute to Denver, the team presented a debate and open forum at Russell, a debate and two speeches at Hays, and five speeches at Colby. A debate was also presented at Ellsworth.