PAGE TWO UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN LAWRENCE, KANSAS SUNDAY, APRIL 30.1939 Kansan Comment And Nothing Will Be Done About Political Campaigns Tomorrow night the Men's Student Council will meet. The parties will get together in an atmosphere of brotherly love and harmony and proceed to make plans for the installation of the new officers and members. Not a word, we'll wager, will be spoken on the record about the last campaign—except perhaps a report from the election committee that the ballots were counted and so-and-sos were elected according to the count. And next fall in the freshman election and next spring in the general election all the pleasant little tricks of propaganda, mud-slinging and fraud will be cheerfully dug from the politicos' bags of tricks and used to ecket the "students' choice." If mud-slinging and anonymous libelous literature fails to defeat the opposition, extravagant bills and posters will be employed—even as they were in the last election. One leader of the Hill political party said, "I'd like to have the amount spent on this election to use in a county election." And most county chairmen would agree with him. Political leaders insist that the recent campaign was no drier or expensive than the campaigns of the past. They mean, in substance, that it was no worse. Perhaps that is true. It is also true that it was no better. And it is also true that no political campaign will be better until the Men's Student Council takes steps to regulate the campaigns. There is a provision in the Constitution of the Association Men of the University of Kansas which states that the elections are to be conducted under the laws of the state of Kansas. Somebody might suggest that, under this provision, the secretary of the Men's Student Council ask the various candidates and parties in the last election for lists of their campaign expenses. Or perhaps some member of the M.S.C. might suggest that the Council make such a ruling. But the chances of anything like this happening are remote. The M.S.C. will meet, and will be careful to do nothing that will in any way interfere with the fun of political elections. And the next election will be just as bad as the last. 'Bowl of Rice' Suppers Prove Students' Interest "A bowl of rice" will be the supper of many University students next Tuesday evening. The money that would have been spent for dinners will go to the Chinese Far Eastern Student Aid. The plight of the students in war-stricken China cannot fail but to excite pity in the hearts of those who have a realization of their situation. Thousands of Chinese students are stranded in Eastern China, unable to get to the universities which have been moved into the "New China." Many of them are in danger of actual starvation. The eating of a "bowl of rice" supper Tuesday and the wearing of a tug Wednesday will not be an empty gesture of the students of the University. To the University, the help which students can give Chinese students will mean a bond of understanding between allied groups striving for the same goal, education. To China, the help of American students may mean the difference between success and failure of the reconstruction of China when the clouds of war have drifted away. Strict Driver Accountability Will Reduce Accidents Kansas has taken a decisive step in the growing participation of individual states in promoting safety on the highways and city streets. A law will go into effect, probably before July, stating that any person held legally liable for damages to person or property who fails to satisfy the final judgment within thirty days will be forbidden to drive and be deprived of his license and registration certificates until the judgment is settled. This includes payment up to the limits of $5,000 for injury or death to one person, $10,000 or injury or death to two or more persons, and property damage up to $1,000. After the claims have been settled, the driving certificates will not be returned until proof of ability to pay for damages in future accidents is submitted. The purpose of this ruling is two-fold: first, to provide financial redress for victims of negligent motorists, and, second, to rule the irresponsible driver off the highways. Statistics show that the majority of persons responsible for the accidents resulting in deaths or severe injuries have been involved in previous automobile wrecks. Although this law cannot directly save human lives, it can reduce the number of accidents my making people m alize that they are to be held strictly account able for damages, thus causing them to use more caution in their driving. The new law should fulfill its purpose efficiently and improve traffic conditions throughout the state. Drivers will not plunge recklessly through traffic and on the streets, heedless of other people's lives and property, if they are made to realize that they are to be held wholly accountable for their acts. By increasing the responsibility of the driving public, the acts will force the drivers to exercise more care and consideration, thus reducing deaths and destruction. Hitler's Speech The ears of persons over the world turned to Germany last Friday expecting to hear Adolf Hitler tell the rest of the world to mind their own business. They were not disappointed. If he had not given them a piece of his mind, they would have doubted his sincerity. Press Must Interpret. As Well As Inform Four of the nation's outstanding editorials writers recently answered for the Christian Science Monitor the question: "How can the press better serve Democracy?" While the answers differ on some points, they are unanimous in agreeing that the principal shortcoming of the press is its failure to interpret world news in the light of historical and political significances. Although one hundred sixty million copies of newspapers are read daily by the United States public, the average reader is still amazingly ignorant of the significance of world events and the political situation of even his own country. The fault seems to lie in the fact that the newspapers do not throw the events into the proper historical focus. And the working of a democracy must presuppose an enlightened public. The best way for the American press to support democracy is not to ballyhoo it, but to educate the people for a better working of it. The newspapers must hold firm to a struggle for government "of the people, by the people, and for the people." More than just printing the news, they must interpret events with the proper perspective. They must educate as well as inform. OFFICIAL BULLETIN Vol. 33 Sunday, April 30, 1939 No.141 Notice due at Chancellor's Office at 11 a.m., on date of addition and 11 a.m. on Sunday for Sunday issue. --enough to let Miss Barry chase him until he decided he would be caught CHRISTIAN SCIENCE ORGANIZATION: The regular meeting, open to all students, graduates and faculty members who are interested in Christian Science will meet at 430 in Room C, Merys hall.-Jack Dalby, Secretary. CREATIVE LEISURE COMMISSION: There will be a meeting at 2 o'clock this afternoon at HENLEY House. An original motion picture A picnic lunch, for which 15 cents will be charged, will follow the filming. Every one is invited to come and be in the movie. Please join us. - Marjorie Wiley, Charles Yeo-man, Co-chairman. JUNIOR AND SENIOR WOMEN: There are a few jobs available for Seniors. Your Application should be made immediately to Miss Wealthy Babcock in room 209 Frank Strong hall. Office hours are from 10 am to 5 pm. Persia Cook, Secretary, on Aids and Awareness. FRIESIDE FORUM: Professor Sandelius will speak on "Defense of Democracy" at 7 o'clock this evening at the Congregational Church. Everyone is invited—Mabel Yaton. PHI CHI DELTA: Chi Phi Delta will have its regular supper meeting Tuesday at Westminster hall from 5:30 to 7 o'clock. A musical program has been planned for Capitol Hinter, Audrey Bateman, Program Chairmen. Official Student Paper of THE UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS Lawrence, Kansas UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN Publisher ... 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Life of Professor Never Appealed To Robert Frost When Robert Frost comes here tomorrow, he will have the opportunity to renew old acquaintances here, for he lived opposite Prof. and Mrs. Allen Craft 15 years ago when the chairman of the department of music at the art were senting at the Breadloaf School of England in Vermont. By Agnes Mumert. £40 "He was one of the most sincere and unaffected persons, I've ever met," Professor Crafton said today. "I have not seen him sinn, but he was rather a big man with a shook face — a very brilliant sort of person." Professor Crafton taught for two summers at the school. The Frost's and their four children lived a fruited life in a near-acycation. There was never much money for a poet who had spent much of his life farming. A few years ago he who was to become one of the most famous American poets, sat up all night to carve wooden toys as presents for his children. notes'n discords by John Randolph Tye If Mary Pickford and Buddy Rutgers are really sincere in their intentions to adopt a son, we know just the person for them. The little man has no really bad habits, is somewhat industrious, and doesn't mind calling Miss Pickford "mama" in exchange for the privilege of giving Pickfair as his address. Neither he has any objections to living in California. In fact we think we would like it. Much to our regret the marriage of Elaine Barry and John Barrymore is breaking up again. Their marriage was probably the most unorthodox in the history of society. Mr. Barrymore you will remember was gallant Prof. Crafton remembers him at his best when Frost was "in hiking boots going up the side of a mountain." Although he disliked having his picture taken and being in crowds, he "lounged up" with his acquaintances. Then his brilliant mind encompassed his whole personality. Crafton recalled that he was well-read and that he could "out-talk" most persons on any subject. Although the poet taught at various eastern and midwestern schools, including the University of Pennsylvania, the University of Texas, and Columbia University the life of a professor never appealed to him. The person who said that half the world doesn't know how the other alf lives could never have lived in student boarding house. Everytime our admiration for the tulips that grace the campus get to the point that we want to pick one some person always squewels us by saying that the penalty is $5 or 4 hours. Seems like a person can' even play May-Basket-Upset any- more. KANSAN The Kansas State Collegian is conducting a contest to pick an Agile Glamour Girl. The entire thing Try Our Tasterite and Tenderloin Sandwiche It has been suggested that if every student at the university contribute the cost of one ice cream soda, the total would maintain 67 Chinese students. So one is to find 67 American students who drink ice cream sodas. While at the University of Michigan he met his classes three days a week and said afterwards, "It took me two days to get screwed up to teaching, and two days to get un screwed. Then, with three days of teaching, there was never any time for anything else." CRYSTAL Sandwich Shop Fountin and Curb CLASSIFIED ADS Phone K.U. 66 Service "Midnight" *starring Claudette Colbert and Don Ameche, is the current attraction at the Dickinson theater. Bob Leidig, this is your free pass. Present it with your 'denification card at the box-office.' UNION CAB CO. Phone 2-800 When Others Fail. Try Us. Baggage Handled - 24 Hrs. Service Complete Fountain Service All new equipment FRITTEL ICE CREAM RANKIN'S 1101 Mass. Phone 678 We Deliver WRIGHT and DITSON Tennis Jackets Rackets Restruring RUTTER'S SHOP DRAKES bridle paths "East Side of Heyden" starring Bing Crosby and Joan Blondell is the current attraction at the Grada theater. Bruce Reid, this free pass. Present it with your identification card at the box-office. for BAKES HORSES FOR HIRE! Mori's Riding Academy 4 blocks West of West Campus Road Call 3201W and we'll come for you. A new kind of date. Ride for 5 miles on beautiful ROTTER'S SHOP 1014 Mass. St. Phone 319 d1. 40. HAL'S Hamburgers and Chili 9th.and Vermont Jayhawk Taxi Phone 65 We handle packages and baggage Jayhawk Barber Shop Shaves — 10c Haircuts — 20d C. J. "Shorty" — Hood. Prop. START OUICK with Standard Red Crown Gasoline Hartman Standard Service 3th and Mas Phone 40 "East Side of Heaven" starring ing Crosby and Joan Blondell is the current attraction at the Gr ada theater. Lavena Richards, this free piece from it, has our identification card at the box- TAXI HUNSINGER'S 920-22 Mass. Phone 12 Castille Shampoo and Sot ... 5c Revita Oil Shampoo and wave 50c Revlon Manicure ... 3 for $1.00 Seymour Beauty Shop 817½ Mass. Phone 100 "Midnight" starring Clauconte "Dubon" and Don Ameuse, is the current attraction at the Dickinson beater. Evelyn Witt, this is your eye pass. Present it with your identification card at the box-office. PALACE BARBER SHOP Haircuts — 25c Haircuts - 25c Haircuts and Shampoo - 50c IN OUR BEAUTY SHOP Shampoo and Finger Wave — 50c (Permenents — $250 up 'Permanentts — $2.50 up Machines lessmaness — $5 730 Mass. Phone 282 IVA'S BEAUTY SHOP Phone 533 941'i Mass. St. only shows how unoriginal the Manhattan journalism students are. Every college in the country has a glamour girl. If the K-Staters really want to get some publicity they should choose the fairest dairy maid or teacher over the campus. That would be a contest worthy of the school. Tibbets Standard Service BRIDGE STATION On the Shin -fun tunting her for 15 or 20 minutes while workmen got the elevator started again. Open All Night (Continued from page one) M. W. Sterling, retired professor of Greek. It happened a good many women when Mrs. Brooks lived where Joe. Theta house now stands. Walking together up the Hill one morning, Professor Sterling and Chancellor Snow cut across the yard belonging to Mrs. Brooks. Angered, Mrs. Brooks began to shout and rattle rocks at them. Neither paid the slightest attention to her until Chancellor Szw reached his office. Then he picked up his telephone and called her. Carrying Adole Woodside, the library elevator stopped mid-way between the first and second floor. Bill Vickers, hearing her holler, went to see what was the matter. If she didn't told him that she was Napoleon and pretended to be crazy, lot of people wouldn't have had "Good morning, Mrs. Brooks," he idid. "This is Chanelle Snow. tell, I just wanted to tell you that And that considered the conclusion." Ye Shinster went duteless and despondent to a party Friday night, wearing the only black coat among more than 60 white ones. About the time he thought he had succeeded in making himself inconspicuous, Ptii Barbara Smyth (not pronounced Smith) said, quite loudly, "What's the matter, Robertson, are you in mourning?" AT THE PATEE Dana Amelec in "Midnight!" played on the Dickinson theater thursday. Claudette Calbert is co-starring with Don. AT THE DICKINSON Irene Dunne, Guy Kibble, and Alice Brady, in a scene from "Joy of Living" which plays today and Monday at the Patee. AT THE GRANADA Bing, Crissby and Joan Blondell in "East Side of Heaven," now showing for three days at the Granada theatre. AT THE VARSITY Dorothy Lomour and Ray Millard in a scene from "Tropic Holiday" which opens today at the Varsity theater.