PAGE TWO UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN. LAWRENCE. KANSAS WEDNESDAY. MARCH 15, 1939 Kansan Comment Keep the Dormitory Out of Politics! Before Campus politicians begin their annual barrage of platform planks, one important fact must be made clear to them: The proposal for a men's dormitory should not be made a campaign issue in the coming spring election. The dormitory project holds too many favorable possibilities to risk its success by allowing it to become a tool of the politically ambitious. In their saser moments, both Pachacamec and P.S.G.L. will support strongly any such proposal. This fact is best shown by the willing co-operation each group has given during the past months at every opportunity. But should either party make a campaign issue of the dormitory, either by attempting to take underserved credit for the work already done or by opposing erection of the structure simply because the rival organization had in the past proposed it, much of the progress made by the present Council will be sacrificed. Few more important projects ever have been undertaken by a student governing body at the University. In its most optimistic moments, the Council has indicated a $225,000 structure may be obtained; there is hope for at least a $100,000 building. Within this range of expenditure, M.S.C. committees estimate from 75 to 160 men could be housed at a cost per individual that would approximate present board and room averages for independent students. The erection of a men's dormitory, even if it be only of the minimum size desired, would mean the laying of a foundation upon which future improvements in men's housing could be based. It would mean, furthermore, that non-fraternity men at the University would have living standards somewhere comparable to those which women now enjoy. If there were anything to be gained by bring the dormitory question into the bitter campaign arguments that always characterize the men's election, there would be no objections to such a move. That it would be good politics to support the proposal openly cannot be denied. And it must be admitted the temptation to incorporate the dormitory plank in the platforms is great. But no obstacle in the path of the proposed men's building can be removed by either party in its pre-election scramble for votes. It is probable, on the other hand, that all hopes for a dormitory would be lost for a long, long time. When it is removed from all its political factors, the situation is this: The University has a chance, however slim or merely prospective, to get a men's dormitory. This chance has been made possible by the cooperation of BOTH Campus parties on Men's Student Council committees. While there is still a remnant of this chance, no act should be tolerated that might endanger the success of the dormitory project. Side remarks to Great Britain and France: Don't look now, but after the latest operation there's not much left of Czecho-Slovakia—the country you were going to defend the boundaries of after the pact of Munich was carried out. The labor peace conference didn't last long. But there is still hope for an agreement, as neither of the committees of negotiation have yet called a strike. I.S.A. Now A Fait Accompli Two weeks from tomorrow independent students from more than 50 universities and colleges will meet here for the national convention. For Northwestern, Iowa State, the University of Texas, Purdue and others, the conclave will be a get-together for the leaders of their organizations to discuss the problems of the national organization and exchange ideas of the local chanters. For the Independent Student Association here it will climax a membership drive which is nearing the 500 goal. The organization last night had a total of 453 members. The University has been called by many a "social" school, in which the line of demarcation between Greeks and Bards was both sharp and enduring. But no more! It it noteworthy that many who had voiced the loudest criticism should have begun to erase the line. The I.S. A. is an open organization. Organized primarily to further the social activities of unaffiliated students, it proposes to be the great Jeveller of the University. Members of fraternities and sororites may obtain special membership, allowing them to take part in all activities of the group, without vote. With a primarily social purpose, the organization has voiced its intention to stay out of politics. Attempts in previous years to organize the independents were short-lived. In one instance puntal maneuvers killed the organization in its early youth. In another it failed because of lack of leadership. The Independent Student Association has "caught fire." The president and council of ten members should be gratified. After the national convention here, probably the remaining 1,500 or more students will catch on. Campus Opinion 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 copyright. The editor will consider, although the name will be withheld if the writer desires. P.S.G.L. Explains Stand Editor. Daily Kansan; The impression created by the Kansan story of Monday's meeting of the Men's Student Council calls for a clarification of the position taken by P.S.G.L. Council members in the appropriation of $25 for the Expo Exhibition. P. S.G.L. council members, wholeheartedly endorse the Engineering Exposition and favor reasonable financial aid to it. We are opposed, however, to a grant of 25 per cent of the council's funds, contributed by all university students; to a project which is of peculiar interest; to students of only one of the University's nine schools. It must be remembered that funds appropriated by the Councilare derived almost solely from the activity ticket fund, which is provided for by the activity fee system. The remaining funds are available for council appropriation this year is approximately $4100; thus the $350 appropriated is four times larger than the amount before. Never before has a political party given 25 per cent of the Council's funds to one school of the University; never before has the Engineering Exposition entailed a separate fee. Pachacamac represents representatives argue that an enlarged exposition would "advertise" the University and that it should be an all-University project. Perhaps this will be a good idea, but it should be made a part of the University budget. No effort has been made by the M.S.C., according to Pachacamac's own admission, to have it placed on the University campus. But the university council meeting, in answer to a question as to the reason why this could not be done, stated that the University administration feels that one engineering department should be allowed to taxpayers of Kansas to finance. He failed to add that the taxpayers will provide indirectly the $700 which they devote during this year and next to our exposition. The implication in the Kansan news story that the U.S. government will grant military and engineering Expo permits is untrue. We work over the expession, but we object to the fulfillment of a Pachacucho political promise of such an exorbitant cost to the United States. JIM HAUGHEY UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS OFFICIAL BULLETIN No. 140 Nissan due at Chennai office at 11 a.m. on date of incoming report. No. 141 Nissan due at Chennai office at 11 a.m. on date of incoming report. --year, U. S. Public Health Service. Associate medical officer (general practice), $3,200 a year, Veterans' Administration. Consultant in child labor, and principal, senior, associate, and assistant consultants in child labor. $2,600 to $4,000 a year. Bureau of the Secretary's Bureau, Department of Labor. CREATIVE LEISURE COMMISSION: The Creative Leisure Commission of the Y.M.C.A. and W.Y.C.A. will have a roller skating队 at the Rollerdrome from 10 to 12 Friday night, March 17. Tickets are available at Henley House, the Y.M.C.A. office, and the risk. Everyvary experience.-Marjorie Wiley. Charity Teams, Co-chairmen. INDEPENDENT STUDENT ASSOCIATION COUN- CIL. There will be a meeting at 8 o'clock tonight in the Union Building to discuss plans for the fashion show. -Ruth Warren. JAYHawk TUNBILERS: All members of the Jaw- hawk Tumblers are urged to be present Thursday, March 16 at 7:30 p.m. in order to rehearse for an ex- tension to be given Saturday, March 18–Frann An- berg NOTICE TO ALL UNIVERSITY STUDENTS: Dr. E.T. Gibson is at Walkins Memorial Hospital from 2 until 5 p.m. each Tuesday for consultation with students on the course. The hours are made through the Hospital office - R. I. Cantonstein. PI LAMBDA THEFTA: Pledge service for new members will be held in the Fine room of the Union Building at 7:30 p.m. Thursday. Following the service Miss Leah Bassett, a guest speaker, will speak to the group—Barbara Woodard, Secretary. RED CROSS LIFE SAVING: The training school for aquatic students will start Monday, March 20 at 3:30 p.m. at the Adirondack Aquatic Center in the quarried before Mr. Schlitterbocker's arrival. Please register with Mr. Hoover or Mr. Alphin at Robinson University. WOMEN'S GLEE CLUB. There will be a rehearsal WOMEN'S GLEE CLUB at 9:30 in room 37, Frank Ball Hall. Theater, 254 West 86th Street, New York, NY 10017. 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Entered in second class matter under the Act of March 3, 1879. The United States Civil Service commission has announced that it will accept applications for competitive examinations filed not later than April 10 if received from states east of Colorado and April 13 if received from Colorado and states westward for the following positions: Associate public health nurse consultant, $3,200; assistant public health nurse consultant, $2,600 Moreau Discusses His Profession "Law as a Profession" was the subject of a radio talk by F. J Moreau, deam of the School of Law Monday night at 6 o'clock over KFKU Moreau Discusses His Profession KANSAN CLASSIFIED ADS Phone K.U. 66 PRIZE ESSAY CONTEST ON APPLIED CHRISTIANITY The Hattie Elizabeth Lewis Committee is offering prizes of $100, $75, $50, and $25 for the four best essays on the application of Christianity to present day problems. 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They know that if slack times come, farm and garden will still provide employment. Life is pleasant in the villages. Working conditions are almost ideal. Men do better work and are proud of their contribution to Ford quality. It shows up in the fine performance and all-around dependability of the 1939 Ford cars. FORD MOTOR COMPANY ---