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UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN, LAWRENCE, KANSAS
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 13, 1939
Kansan Comment
Student
Government
The Kansan has received a communication charging that the present administration lacks confidence in the University student government.
The Kansan does not believe that there is any danger that this present administration will propose to reduce the powers of student government. If, however, any move is made that in any way jeopardizes the right of the students to govern themselves through their organizations of the Men's Student Council and the Women's Self-Governing Association, the Kansan, as the official student newspaper, will oppose such a move with all its force.
This statement is issued in accordance with the unanimous stand taken by the Kansan Board in session Oct. 11.
RODERICK BURTON
Chairman of the Kansan Board
HARRY HILL
Publisher of The Daily Kansan
MARILYN McBRIDE
Editor in-chief.
Fire Menace Ever-Present
There are twenty-eight buildings on the University campus. Each serves an indispensable part in carrying on the work of the school. The total investment in buildings and equipment is well over a million dollars. Unfortunately, fire could destroy any of these buildings.
Since the founding of the University seventy-five years ago, there has been a yearly toll of damages due to fire on the Hill. Cigarette smoking adds to this fire menace. This continual danger has necessitated the action on the part of the student-governing bodies to prohibit smoking in all buildings of the University.
Fraser hall, built in 1872, has served faithfully throughout the years. All students hope that no blaze that would destroy this land mark will ever start. Last January an awning was set afire on Fraser hall; fortunately this building was not then damaged.
The 5,000 students at the University all feel an obligation and a loyalty to this school. Preserving the buildings is as important as preserving the traditions of the University of Kansas, for the two are an essential part of the University. It is the privilege of this generation of college students to preserve this material and spiritual heritage.
Just What Is It All About?
Americans are notorious idealists. They love a slogan, and a smooth persuasive manner, Americans like democracy and believe that black is black and white is white. Roosevelt heads a school of thought that is thinking ideally- and emotionally about the present European conflict. He has revolutionized the foreign policy of the United States, contradicting his former philosophy on foreign affairs. In 1936 he said, "I hate war." In 1937 he said, "there is no escape for us through mere isolation and neutrality" and proposed that a peace-bloc combine and make a concerted effort to quarantine and stop the aggressors! In his message to Congress in January he stated that there are many measures "short of war, but more effective than mere words" whereby Hitler could be stopped. Each day reveals more clearly the Roosevelt determination to interfere.
Europeans are notorious cynics. They have no illusions about the incessant warfare their continent has indulged in, European youth matures knowing participation in a war is inevitable. Europeans have learned from their diplomats that black is white. George Bernard Shaw expresses the disillusioned matter-offact realism of Europe:
"The war in Poland is over. As Poland's cause is lost, we have no further excuse for continuing the war. Whereupon we throw off the mask of knight rantry and avowed flattery that we did not care about or have on our hearts or balance-of-power lines to disable Germany which we now called abilisling Hilerism.
"If we won it would be Versailles over again, only worse, with another war even less than twenty years off. Apologies for war won't do, however thickly we butter them with bunk and baldardderash even if they were so weak. We have just abolished at home. Our business now is to make peace with Hitler and all with the world instead of making more mischief and ruining our people in the process."
In the House of Commons Chamberlain was interrogated concerning the specific war aims of the government. Apparently the British are wondering as to the precise nature of the struggle they so gallantly embarked upon six weeks ago. Statement at this time of unequivocal British and French war aims is difficult. If the Allies announce their determination to reconstitute Poland, will not this declaration be equivalent to declaring war on Russia? If the reason for the war is the destruction of Hitlerism, as Roosevelt so firmly believes, might not
some shift in political events in Germany remove this built-up ogre and leave the same situation unsolved but nameless?
The Administration is suffering under a delusion in regard to the part of the United States in European affairs. A law cannot make us neutral, especially when a crusading president makes an "off the record" remark to the effect that America's first line of defense was in France. The citizens admittedly are not neutral in sympathy; the king and queen's visit was a success. The time has come for Americans to lose a few of their illusions when it comes to European power politics. Emotional excursions and the policy of playing both ends against an unpredictable middle is a dangerous course.
Campus Opinion
Smoking Considerations
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 editorial review, and may be withdrawn through the name will be withdrawn if the writer desires.
Concerning the controversy on smoking, several things are involved.
First is the impression on visitors, and the messy appearance of the hallways of our buildings. Now it appears to me that if a ban is placed on smoking in the hallways, we are making a mistake in front of the buildings and in the entranceways, than presenting a worse first impression to the visitor than he would otherwise receive, and also making the messy appearance.
Second, during the winter a lot of unpleasant feeling will be caused, and there will be a great deal of difficulty in forcing students to go out into the cold every time they want to smoke.
Now concerning the state law against smoking in Public buildings; after having seen the state legislators in the capital building in Topeka I am convinced the law is a dead letter. At any rate in my humble opinion Mr. Mena Stuart Council to take the initiative of enforcing a law which the lawmakers themselves do not obey.
Those who favor the ban on smoking have a strong argument, in that certain ban is not necessary and should be allowed in those buildings. The five hazard in buildings like Frank Strong Hall, however, is negligible, hence I can see no reason to impose it.
Perhaps K.U. is the only school in the state which allows students to smoke in the building. I am proud of the University of Kansas for many remembrs, one of which the university rules are need to regular the conduct of the students.
One of the personal liberties which I hope students will continue to enjoy is the right to smoke on the campus, and in all buildings which are not fire hazards.
Incidentally I don't smoke.
Incidentally I don't smoke.
M or M ill i m e d
UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS
OFFICIAL BULLETIN
Vol. 37 Friday, Oct. 13, 1939 No. 21
--salt water associated with petroleum production
**ESTES REUNION PICIC:** There will be an Estes reunion picnic this afternoon. Meet at Henley house at 130. If reservations have not been made, call Betty Vantner - Betty Van DeVanter, Bob Collett, so-command.
FENCING TOURNAMENT. There will be an all-university fencing tournament Saturday at the University of Missouri. All student and faculty members are eligible. Report entries to Jim Report, Bill Tuxalus, or Haven Glasson by Friday.
INTRAMURAL STUDENT MANAGERS: All men who wish to be considered as candidates for the positions of freshman, sophomore, junior, or senior intramural student managers are requested to apply in writing to the intramural office, 107 Robinson gymnasium, SUNY Burlington - E.-E. R. Elbel, supervision of intramural sports for men.
MEN'S STUDENT COUNCIL: There will be a special meeting of the M.S.C. Monday, Oct. 16, at 8:15 p.m. in the Pine room. The meeting will be of great interest and will be urged to be present — Ivari Kramer, secretary.
WESTMINSTER STUDENT FORUM. At the regular Sunday evening meeting, held in Westminster the month before, students will meet "Mountains". The worship service will be led by Vila Knochei Knotner Johnson will sing. Everybody is well-prepared to participate.
W. S.G.A. EXECUTIVE COUNCIL. There will be an important special meeting of the W.S.G.A. Monday, Oct. 16 at 8:15 p.m. in the Pine room, Chancellor Deanna Hunt, at 7:30 a.m., and the M.S.C. and the W.S.G.A.-Velma Wilson, president.
Y. M.-Y.W. REINTERPRETATION OF RELIGION The Reinterpretation of Religion Commission will meet at 4:30 today at Henley house. Richard Rupp will dissent — Corrine Martine, Gordon Brigham co-chairmen.
WESLEY FOUNDATION: There will be a hobby party in Ecke's hall tonight at 8 o'clock. All Methodist students and their friends are welcome.—Donald DeFord, publicity chairman.
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Springling Gets First Petroleum M.S. Degree
First award of a degree of master of science from the Petroleum Engineering department was granted to Kurt Springling, B.S. 38 from the University of Illinois Tuesday in a graduate School Faculty Tuesday.
This department is one of the newest in the School of Engineering and Architecture. It was established in the fall semester of 1937 with Prof. Eugene A. Stephenson as its head. Its purpose was to train engineers for the production and processing of petroleum, as well as to carry on research in oil field problems such as the disposal of
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Bernard Shaw thinks Berlin right to be bombed or the war sled off. We feel sure Hitler could prefer the latter.
The Baltic states are looking for Germany to stop Russia. This is at variance with Chamberson's look of cooking at Russia to stop Germany.
William Green was re-elected resident of the American Federation of Labor. All those in favor opposed it, the opposes were of there anyway.
The Kansas State Collegian from Manhattan-way carries a headline "Writing Humor is the Quitter Club Topic." And the reporter must have seen that one writer hears 'H. W. Davis, famed professor of dry wit and English.'
Political experts predict that the appointment of Happy Chandler to the United States Senate will end another civil war.
This department is not going to worry out the neutrality of the United States until someone suggests that we should fight for it.
The United States Supreme Court has refused to pass on a suit to recover a penny tax on a 15 cent bill of income there was no enough sense to it.
Beta's Triumph Over Delta Chi's
Flashing a fancy passing offense, Beta Tau Fi won their first game of the season yesterday, defeating the Delta Chis 29-0. An intercepted aerial gave the Alpha Tau Omega eleven a touchdown and victory over the Gallipop Domines 7 to 0. ASA-B3 19-0 in the six-man league. ISA-6 were forfeited with a win by forfeit from the Tau Taus.
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Hall Stars for Beta's
If the Beta's line block can be well as Vance Hall during the remainder of the season as they did today in their initial contest, they will be a strong contender for the intramural championship.
Bill Walter's 25 yard dash after snatching a Domino pass gave the A.T.O. gridsters a well-earned triumph over the Galloping Dominoes. Walter's score came late in the fourth quarter. Walters also tallied the extra point. Joe Fournier's ball passes caused the A.T.O. eleven many uneasy moments, but his receivers couldn't hang on to the ball. Arthur, guard turned in a fine defensive performance for the A.T.O.'s.
By Clint Kanaga, e'42
Tennis: Phi Kappa Psi-Alpha Tau Omega; Beta Theta Phi-Sigma N₁.
In the opening quarter, Hall pegged a 27 yard heave to Tom Lillard for a touchdown. "Scotty," Fees, Beta center, converted the extra point from placement. A few minutes later Hall looped a 45 yard pass to Bob Stoland for another score. Fees again made the extra point. The Beta's third touchdown came on another long toss from Hall to Stoland, Fees, Eberhardt, and Robinson starred in the line for the Betas. Kramer was the standout player for the Delta Chis.
Horseshoes: G. Dominoes—Sigma Alpha Epsilon; Delta Chi—Triangles.
Many of the elements of the department already existed on the Campus at that time and were combined so that the desired curriculum could be arranged. The courses lead to a four-year course in physics, 10 of bachelor of science, as well as an optional course in petroleum geology. The schedule includes: 18 hours of mathematics, 27 of chemistry, 10 of physics, 15 of geology, 9 of applied mechanics, 12 of mechanical engineering, 5 of civil engineering, 3 of electrical engineering, 5 of computer engineering. It also includes 90 hours of optional courses.
A laboratory for the department was fitted out in Haworth hall and in it studies in natural gases and associated waters, crude oil, oil bearing rocks, and drilling fluids are conducted. Researchers are also carried on in the laboratory in special problems. A year of graduate work has been developed. Springer was the first graduate to receive this advanced degree from the department.
Add 27 Sergeants To R.O.T.C. List
Col. Karl F. Baldwin, professor of military science and tactics, recently announced the appointment and assignment of cadet officers and non-commissioned officers in the R.O. T.C.
The following sergeants are adde to the list:
First platoon: Joseph M. Waterman, Howard F. Harris, Second platoon: Ralph G. Adams, Lester A. Wooster, Jr. Third platoon: Harry W. Adams, W. Balsy B. Lash, Fourth platoon: Edward D. Poole, Edward J. Garich, Fifth platoon: Clyde K. Kost, Philip C. Wilkoff, Sixth platoon: Frederick E. Totten, Kenneth F. Troup, Seventh platoon: Thad F. Bollinger, Richard D. Large, Eightth platoon: Carl J. Spelier, James R. Groff, Ninth platoon: John R. Baldwin, Leonard N. Ferry, Tenth platoon: John D. Norton, George R. Koehler, Jr. Eleventh platoon: John R. Severin, R.J. Stancliff, Twelfth platoon: John R. Schmidt, Thirteenth platoon: Jr. Thirteenth platoon: Clarence E. Stephens, Robert H. Price, Fourteenth platoon: Daniel S. Le Shelle
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The program will be at 6:30 and will be held in the Foster class room. A social and fellowship period is held from 5:30 to 6:30 and the forum program from 6:30 to 7:30. All Christian Church young are invited to attend. Leroy Covey is president of the forum group.
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The first all-University fencing tournament,sponsored by the University Fencing Club will be held at 2 o'clock Saturday afternoon in Robinson gymnasium, Haven Glassiere, e^2, who is in charge of the meet, said yesterday.
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