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UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN, LAWRENCE, KANSAS
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 31, 1940
Kansan Comment
Marriage Proposals Become Statistics
Another evidence that the machine age marches on is found in the report of the institute of family relations which reveals that more marriage proposals take place in automobiles than in the home. The report is puzzling, however, for while it proclaims that 25 per cent of the proposals take place in the automobile and only 23 per cent in the home, it fails to tell where the other 52 per cent occur.
Probably the answer lies in that haven of statistical refuge, the miscellaneous column. Perhaps under that cold label lies all that is left of the die hard romanticists who insist on moonlight, soft music, and other stage props before offering their hands and hearts. Perhaps within that lumped percentage could be found, too, the old fashioned swains who wait until they can support the girl in the style to which she is accustomed. Or perhaps the undefined 52 per centers are simply the rugged individualists who care neither for the machine age nor the home setting, but simply avail themselves of opportunity without regard to place.
In a matter of this kind, more is concealed by statistics than is revealed by them.
Is Federation Europe's Future?
A theme for establishing a European federation in some form, if and when Europe again becomes stabilized, may be found in the public announcements by British, French, and German governments.
Because of its similarity to the American plan of federation in the United States, the idea carries a strong appeal to this country. Impetus has been added by Clarence Street's new book, "Union Now," in which the author works out in some detail a proposed union of the democracies with a united parliament and other governmental machinery.
Although the blockages to such a plan in Europe seem, at first sight, almost unmountable, the idea presents interesting points of speculation. Sponsors of such a proposal would need to consider economic as well as political factors, far more complex in the present European situation than in the period when the United States was established.
The economic success of the federation of states in America has been due to an important degree to the free trade and free movement of labor and capital among states, unhindered by clumsy tariff, immigration, and monetary barriers.
A prospective federation in Europe would face all of the difficulties that these barriers generate. Then in addition, there are the distinct racial, even religious differences, which for more than 2000 years have been eternal sources of trouble in Europe. Mere legal machinery supported by sincere, but false, sermons on the need of peace, the futility of war, and the benefits of cooperation have little value unless supported by a deep-seated personal interest of all of the different people. Moreover such personal interest cannot be changed from one of provincial selfishness and distrust, to one of trust and federated patriotism unless economic forces are liberated to such an extent that the people will see that it is to their interest to support such a federation.
The case of Switzerland is one that illustrates what might be done in Europe as a whole. In Switzerland there are French speaking, Italian speaking, and German speaking Swiss, living together in a federation of cantons. They live prosperously, patriotically and peacefully together although they speak different languages, have different customs, and different origins. The reason they live so successfully together is that they see their economic interest lies in that direction. But what advantage would it have if almost impenetrable economic barriers of tariffs, immigration and monetary restrictions were raised around each of them?
So it probably is with the possibilities of an European federation. If the threat of devastation becomes sufficiently strong to make the people of the different countries see that their very existence depends upon a federation which is economic as well as political, then such a federation would have some prospect of success.
The big issue in this idea of federation thus resolves itself down to one of self interest of the respective peoples, re-raised in the direction of collective security. Self-interest then might be seen to require economic federation as well as political federation.
--tion for the Big Onees and comment on the artiI printed in Sunday's edition of the Daily Kanan. The heading of the article read: "Wanta Glenn to Run A Big Six Induction Meet."
YOU SAID IT
EDITOR'S NOTE. The editors are not responsible for opinions or facts given in the letters published in this column. Letters more than 300 words are subject to review and may not be published without the name will be withheld if the writer desires.
Sees Aid to Fins As Step Toward War
Editie: Dolly Kangaroo
Daily Announcement
Thought I'd take a "time out" period from preparation for the Big Onees and comment on the artiI printed in Sunday's edition of the Daily Kanan. The heading of the article read: "Wanta Glenn to Run A Big Six Induction Meet."
Yep, Glen Cunningham—the Mile King from Kansas and a former member of the University of Kansas Extension Division, is "wanted to run at a special in-person meet." Whether or not G. C. satisfies the "winter" one George F. Veenker, secretary of the Big Six and of athletes at Iowa State College, is another matter.
I remember very distinctly an incident which occurred while I was a cap- wearing freshman at the University. Mr. Glenn Cunningham was introduced in an hour before afternoon and the keynote of his sturring lecture was the cooperative feeling existing among the athletic competitors performing at the Olympics in Germany. Regardless of their political beliefs, the competitors at the event were one another as gentlemen and above all as sportsmen.
The point of this scratching is the disclosure of the punch stacked behind the naive-looking article printer. (A more sophisticated technique.)
On Wednesday of last week, I read another article, this time in the Journal-World. The article was printer on page one (front and center) and named our own position as President of the Opportunible position of chairman of the Missouri Valley Finnish Relief Committee. Hargiss was appointed by Herbert Hoover and the National Amateur Athletic Association to become the Interdisciplinary athletic contexts (including races) “will be stages and the proceeds will go to help the Fina.”
Will one of the favorite sons of Kansas, namely Glenn Cunningham, consent to run when he weighs in?
Every person who walks through the turnstiles of any arena, gym, or hall where these special exhibitions are being staged will pay to see Glenk and other athletics that have been part of their help felt for his money is to be sent to Finland.
This is a dandy and appealing form of propaganda. India is just another means by which certain private organizations have moved to own country. Already our yellow rags of journalism have done wonders to the mercury in our national war against Pakistan.
Students, don't swallow—don't even masticate the stuff!
There cannot be any creative Olympic games to build a feeling of friendliness among all if every nation is thinking and acting along destructive channels. It is not easy to find such a way, if you want to aid the depressed and wanting—or if you like the word, "Finn," by all means donate your contributions to some Finnish-American family who is
Mothers, father's, sisters, brothers—they all bear learned one lesson, and it has cost plenty. Let's not forget the lesson of democracy for out another parlaying rabbit punch. Let's stay out of democracy by clearing up our backyards of democracy by cleaning up our own backyards.
President As World's Greatest Showman
C comes now the greatest producer-writer-actor of them all—the President of the United States. Dale for over seven years he has put a supporting cast of 140,000,000 American citizens through their paces on a set that covered the 48 most sovereign states on the globe. Hats off to F.D.R. the greatest showman of all
When the democratic administration swept into the fairgrounds on the landslide of 1932, it had at the head of its troop a wise-cracking hand-shaking. hat-dof-ful. The men went in and out Merry-go-round on a ride that slowed Paul Revere's midnight gallop down to a slow trit. This New Yorker had been a brave, fearless booster a boost that had been unequalled since the days of Louis XIV at Varsailles. Revelyll and madome merrymaking took Washington by storm when John K
Make no bones about it--this boy is a wonder. On the radio he is the control-man's delight. He can draw more listeners to his studio and that combined with his own screenplay on Owen Wallace's video. On the screen, he's news-reel's five-star final. His voice is so magnificent, that he can lay 'em in the nails with a declaration of a bridge, or make 'em weep loudly.
His press conferences are a regular three-ringed circus. When he came to town, only three metropolitan dailies advertised his appearance, but now he has the respect of the entire fourth estate. When the boys shock questions from all angles, but the bundles them as well, they've got "Daniel in the lions den" for good, he cracks out with a snappy reply that sets the wise-guys back on their haunches. And curiously enough, they love him for it. It's been rumored that Madison square park will act as a substitute for the outer offices of the white house.
Politically he is a genius. If Midas had lived a hundred years, he could not have stored up enough gold for F.D.R. to spend in any single year of his reign. He can make his people swallow the bittest political palliation of a country. And if he does so, the year he gives a party on his birthday in his honor for a small sum to all. He even serves a ribbing-feast which party members are privileged to attend at $100 a plate. Propaganda bureau, well-known alphabetical assortment.
Too bad that his performance is about to end, this week. He was killed in a blaze of a Barramun he has guided his bandwound through the hectic and screwy thirteen. No doubt about it, the people have blown it away. Perhaps they'll demand him back.
--to relax . . . and we have
--to relax . . . and we have
DIPLOMA FEE. Students who expect to complete requirements for their degrees at the end of this semester should pay the diploma fee at the Business Office by February 1.-George O. Foster, registrar.
OFFICIAL BULLETIN
--to relax . . . and we have
ENGLISH MAJORS: Students wishing to enroll in Reading for Honors in English may consult Miss Burmann in 211 Friser between 10 and 12 or between 2 and 4 on the days of enrollment. Please bring transcripts if possible, and familiarize yourself with description of books in the catalog—a J. M. Burmann, for committee.
NOTICE TO ALL UNIVERSITY STUDENTS: Dr. E.T. Gibson is at Walkins Memorial hospital each Tuesday afternoon for discussion with students on problems associated with the Walkins Memorial hospital—Dr. R.I. Camtenote.
TRANSFRIES. Students who plan to change from one school of the University to another for the spring semester should file applications for such transfer at the University before enrollment days—George O'Foster, registrar.
W. S.G.A. EOOK EXCHANGE: The Book Exchange be open during February to 1 a book used books-
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More Busy Days Ahead In Coming Semester
Coming events are enumerated below in their chronological order.
Knickerbocker, foreign commentator, and commencement exercises are three high lights of the second semester University program.
Lawrence Tibbett, baritone; H. R.
February
5-Registration of all new students; enrollment of all students begins.
9—Psychological examination for
all new undergraduate students.
12—Basketball: Iowa State at
Lawrence.
16-17—Kansas State High School Association Debate tournament.
13 — Dramatic performance o Kansas Players begins.
19-University concert course: The Kansas City Philharmonic orchestra. Karl Krueger, conductor.
21-Community Lecture course:
H. R. Knickerbocker, foreign commentator.
24-Proficiency examination in English; basketball: Iowa State at Ames.
20-Basketball: Kansas State at Manhattan.
29—Community Lecture course:
Major George Fielding Eliot.
1—Basketball: Missouri at Lawrence.
7—W.S.G.A. election; Community
Lecture course; Wilfrid Husband.
8—Basketball; Oklahoma at Nor-
4-University Concert course:
Walter Gieseking, pianist.
11-Annual Spring concert, University of Kansas Band.
12-Y.W.C.A.election.
4—Spring concert, University Symphony orchestra
26—Easter recess begins at noon.
26—Classwork resumes at 8:30
am.
15—Junior Prom.
April
8—Dramatic performance of Kansas Players begins.
27—High School Play Day; Prooficiency examination in English
19-20 Kansas Relays.
12-13—District Music Competition festival.
28 - Opening of Annual Music Week festival; Westminster A Capella Choir concert.
29-University Concert course:
Lawrence Tibbett, baritone.
Arts Day; All-University convoction; School of Fine Artsconvoction; University Court courseYoung Artist Program, music program, Paul Musikonky, violinist
1—Opening of Mid-western Music festival.
Mav
2—Mid-western Music festival Gala concert.
3—Mid-western Music festival Massed Band and Orchestra concert.
5—Inter-fraternity Competitive sing.
10—Senior Cakewalk.
17-W A A. banquet
9-Annual program of University Symphony orchestra.
20—First Advanced Student recital.
27—Annual program of original compositions in music by School of Fine Arts.
21—Second Advanced Student recital.
St. Louis (U.P.) - Internees with relief agencies, settlement houses and in factories for all college students is suggested by Dr. Ernest O. Moby, dean of the Northwestern university school of education.
29—Semester examinations begin
30—Memorial Day—holiday.
Alvin Karner, an alumnus of the University, made arrangements for Dan Schwegler's speech.
"Often college fraternity and socrorty life as well as other social situations on our campuses tend to have an aristocratic rather than a democratic effect on our students," he said.
Dean Prescribes Social Work for College Students
Before a meeting of the Missouri State Teachers association he proposed it as a means of developing social sensitivity in college youth.
"Social sensitivity is needed, and it is a quality acquired through experience."
6—Examinations end.
Schweger Talks to R.C. Parents Dean Raymond A. Schwegler of the School of Education spoke on "Religious Education and Character Training" at a meeting of parents of students of the synagogue schools of Kansas City, Mo., last night.
Schwegler Talks to K.C. Parents
7—School of Fine Arts Commencement recital.
10 - Senior breakfast; Y.W.C.A.
Strawberry breakfast for returning
alumni; alumni exercises; com-
mencement exercises.
9—Baccalaureate exercises.
$^2$-Sachem Pow Wow; Mortur Board reunion; Senior-Alumni reception and dance.
11—Registration for summer session begins.
12—Registration and enrollment for summer session.
13—Beginning of classwork in all departments
--to relax . . . and we have
DICKINSON
Mat. 25c Nite. 35c
Shows. 2,30 - 7 - 9
NOW
THRU
SATURDAY
IN TECHNICOLOR!
The Story of Stephen C. Foster,
DON  ANDREA  AL
AMCHE  LEEDS  JOLSON
FELIX BRESSALY  CRANK GRANLEW
HUSSELL JACKK  SUMMER HEED
BILL  WILLIAMS
Watch for
SUNDAY—"FIGHTING 69th"
Reserved Seat Ticket Sole
'GONE WITH THE WIND'
HEY STUDENTS!
Finals are over and it's time
got what the doctor ordered.
The Gayet and Most Delightfully Different Comedy of the Season!
With
"The Amazing Mr. Williams"
DETECTIVE
Melvin Douglas
DELECTABLE
Joan Blondell
- Companion Feature -
O. Henry's Lovable Western Desperado Rides Again!
"The Cisco Kid
Cesar Romero Marjorie Weaver
And The Lady"
ENDS TONITE
Priscilla Lane
Wayne Morris
"BROTHER RAT AND A BABY"
PATEE NOW
All Shows 15c
Any Time
CALLING
DR. KILDARE"
LEW AYRES
HOME & MORE
Every One, Every Where--- is
"CALLING
Lana Turner - Loraine Day
ENDS TODAY
Startling, Fantastic, True!
"THE ESCAPE"
Amanda Duff - Kane Richmond
SATURDAY — Wm. Boyd
Clarence E. Mulford's
"RANGE WAR"
'MIRACLES FOR SALE'
SUNDAY — 2 HITS
Robert Young - Florence Rice
"FRONTIER MARSHAL"
Randolph Scott - Nancy Kelly
JACKETS AND SKIRTS
IN SPRING
Sizes 24-32!
New and Used Records
FLOWER COLORS
Sizes 12-201 298
MONTGOMERY WARD
for a
Tweedy Jackets
All Wool Skirt
CITIES SERVICE PRODUCTS
The new high lapl style that are all the rage, Cardigans, too! Rich wool with rayon for gleaming color.
Automatic Phonographs For Parties
Kansan Want-Ad Taker
Dyed to match each color of the tweedy jacket. Lots of swing, gored, pleated and belted styles. Many spin!
VARSITY ANNEX 1015 Mass.
SKATES - SLEDS
Phone
Sales, rentals, cleaning and repairing
Never be discouraged during this weather. Our service men passed their exams in winter repair and service and you CAN drive home!
typewriters We have complete typewriter service.
Guns — Ammunition Skates Sharpened
WHAT?
Lawrence Typewriter Exchange
735 Mass. Phone 548
RUTTER'S SHOP
1014 Mass. Phone 319
KANSAN CLASSIFIED ADS
Phone K.U. 66
Personnel: Joe Lesch, Jimmie Pierce
Make The
Optometrist 911 Mass.
Phone 310 1033 Mass.
MAKE THE STADIUM BARBER AND BEAUTY SHOP
of MERIT
PHOTOGRAPHS
E. GARICH Phone-2852
Special
special
SHAMPOO — FINGERWAVE
Mon. Tues. Wed. — 35c
Mona, Tues, Wed., - 30
Thurs, Fri, Sat., - 50 c
NU-VOGUE BEAUTY CHOPPE
NU-VOGUE BEAUTY SHOPPE
927 $ \frac{1}{2} $ Mass. Ph.458
IVA'S BEAUTY SHOP
Shampoo and wave — 35c
Oil shampoo and wave — 50c
941% Mass. Phone 533
TAXI
Hunsinger's 920-22 Mass. Phone 12
MONEY LOANED ON VALUABLES. Unredeemed/guns, Clothing, for sale.
743 Mass. Phone 675
WOLPSONS
Drakes for Bakes
C. F. O'BRYON DENTIST
45 Mass. Phone: Office-570 Res.-1950
(Over Safeway Grocery)
Phone K.U. 66 for a Kansan Ad-taker