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UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN, LAWRENCE, KANSAS
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 1939
Kansan Comment
Hell Week Antics Are for High School
Right now Mount Oread's Greek neophytes are in the throes of an ordeal known as Hell Week. They walk about the campus weak from lack of sleep and go to classes unprepared in assignments. Many people try to laugh the whole thing off and say something about Hell Week being a necessity. But is it?
Before reaching any sort of conclusion, it is best to view the matter from the angle of the average sophomore fraternity man. He says pledges need Hell Week for two reasons: it takes the cockyness out of pledges and it prepares them for the privileges of active membership. On these two reasons the activebase their right to make the freshman of their organization stay up all night, take baths in ice cold tubs, wear burkup underwear and answer telephones with assinine rhymes.
Even a sophomore hardly dry behind the ears could be forgiven for doing these childish stunts if he could accomplish his purpose. If all this hazing made the freshman a better man, if it made him love his fraternity a bit more, or if he developed into a better student, there would be no question as to the place of Hell Week. But such is seldom the result.
If a fraternity is unable to build its freshmen into the desirable type of man without Hell Week, the logical conclusion to be drawn is that the fraternity is not a good one, for one of a fraternities' promises to a new freshman is that it will endeavor to make him better for the experience. Some fraternities are able to turn out men; others only succeed in producing over-grown high school boys.
In its present form, Hell Week is a serious detriment to fraternal life. Fraternates themselves must decide what is to be done about it. The majority of the big fraternities have outlawed the practice nationally, but the effect on local chapters seems to have been nil.
When are Kansas fraternities going to grow up?
In announcing his intention to give up a fortune willed him by his father in Italy, a paper mill worker in Kalamazoo said: "I would rather be a mill worker here than King of Italy." Who wouldn't?
Lesson No. Three:
Better Be Careful.
Warning!
If you are going to Provinceetown, Mass., you had better be careful.
It doesn't make any difference whether you are an artist wishing to draw sand dunes, a candid camera fan hoping to snap the Pilgrim monument, a lover of the drama expecting to see a pre-Broadway play, or a Boy Scout attending a summer camp.
We warn you to be careful.
For Provincetown, Mass, recently adopted a regulation requiring everybody to wear garments "coming at least to the knees."
So artists, camera fans, theater-goers, and especially the Boy Scouts—be sure that your trousers come down to the knees.
That is, if you are going to Provincetown this summer.
The London stock exchange will continue to have no woman members despite the argument advanced in the house of commons that the presence of women would eliminate "jitters" during a crisis. The lawmakers probably were not sure all the women would smoke the correct brand.
'Idiot's Delight' Becomes Censor's Delight in Movies
The Hollywood version of "Idiot's Delight" has finally been completed and will soon be shown in countless theatres throughout the land. The reviews are mostly favorable, and the public—the majority of whom never saw the stage production—will undoubtedly call it good entertainment. Forgotten, however, will be the numerous stories which have seeped out of Hollywood concerning those months of struggle after the screen rights had been purchased for a tremendous sum and before production of the movie was under way.
Production on "Idiot's Delight" was started often during those early days—authorities differ as to just how often—but it must have been started and then abandoned at least a half dozen times. Each attempt was halted because some part of the film-dialogue, casting, or "tone"—didn't conform exactly to some outsider's conception of what would be good for the public.
Some authorities say that the blame for the frequent stop-and-go production schedule was due to the fact that first one foreign nation and then another threatened to ban all subsequent features from that studio if the picture were continued in the form contemplated.
Other authorities lay the blame for the frequent revision, cutting, and re-writing, at the door of the Legion of Decency, and also to the fact that dictatorial powers of life and death over proposed American movies have been delegated to Joseph I. Breen, the only man in Hollywood who wields more power over the picture industry than Czar Will H. Hays.
But regardless of the source of pressure brought to bear, or even of the extent of the original script's mutilation, it is obvious that when you see "Idiot's Delight" in the movies, will not be the same savage indictment of war in which Lynn Fontaine and Alfred Lunt delighted theater-goers for so long. It may be a better show. It probably will be worse. But it certainly won't be the same.
"Bitten by dog aiding woman," says a headline. Serves him right for interfering with some pup trying to do his good turn for the day.
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 review, and they may be without thought the name will be withheld if the writer desires.
To the Editor:
The record enrollment of K. U. students in the R. O. T. C this semester is an evidence that KU's international outreach of recent developments in foreign affairs Other collegiate military organizations report just as
It is not surprising that the young men of America peace-loving though they may be, are thinking about the part they will play in the event of another war. They are being prepared for rearmaments to the limit and the diplomatic bargaining of European statesmen is at a peak. If they must fight, young men naturally want to be giving orders instead of taking them; they want to be more than mere players. R.O.C.I.T training can accomplish this for them.
Formerly it was thought the wisest policy for a democracy to follow was not to be militaristic to the extent that its army and navy must maintain peace. Today, diplomatic planning an aggressive attack. Today, when diplomatic relations embody a great deal of bluff and all countries are reuming, the old cry of preparedness has a real and logical basis.
r. O.T.C. training in universities has a great practical value in peace time. In case of war it would be necessary to train American citizens, the majority of American citizens do not want war, but their awareness of pending war, their concern over foreign affairs and their consequent interest in military defence by the increasing enrollment in O.T.C.
A Lover of Peace
UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS
UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS
OFFICIAL BULLETIN
Vol. 36 FRIDAY, FEB. 17, 1939 No. 95
National due to Chancellor's Office at 11 a.m. on date of
announcement and 11:30 a.m. for Sunday issue,
sick leave.
--names and even set to the percolator.
The colorful slangage the boys used to use still remains, and the girls have mastered, every word of it, even adding a few of their own when occasion demanded.
CREATIVE LEISURE COMMISSION: The Creative Leisure Commission of the Y.M.C.A. and the Y.W.C.A. will hold their second folk and square dancing party in Robinson Gymnasium Saturday night, Feb. 18, at 8 o'clock. Instructors will demonstrate and teach all dances. Fifteen cents apiece will be charged the cost of refreshments, music, and other expenses. Faculty members. Marjanie Wiley, Charles Yeempans, Co-Chairman.
FRESHMAN VACANCY ON RELAYS COMMITTEE. All freshmen students wishing to become candidates for the Student Committee of the Kansas Relays should hand in application letters to the Athletics office in Robinson Gymnastics on or before May 20. See care of Walt Sutton, senior manager. Falls
GRADUATE SCHOOLARSHIPS AND FELLOWSHIPS. Students interest in appraisal of the research conducted at this University or at other universities are invited to inquiry into office, 225 Frank Strong hall-, B. Stouffer, 1640 W. 78th Street.
PROFICIENCY EXAMINATION: The second of this year's three examinations will be held on Saturday, March 18 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., in Room 121 Frank Street and Room 20-22, is obligatory for all who wish to take the examination. All students in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences who excel in this examination are required to undergo the Proficiency Examination this year in order to qualify for enrollment in their last thirty hours of course work. Only such students are eligible to enroll at Virtue, for the Committee.
SIGMA Xi: The regular February meeting of the Kansas chapter of Sigma Xi will be held tonight at 7:30 in the Observatory. Dr N. W. Storer, of the Astronomy department, will speak on "The William Pitt 27-Inch Telescope." The telescope will be formally dedicated. The instructor is Lindsay. The telescope will also be open for suspicion after the lecture. W. H. Schowew, Secretary.
**STUDENT CORRESPONDENTS' COMMISSION:**
The Student Correspondents' Commission will meet Monday afternoon at 4:30, 20. in 102 Journalism building. All members are urged to attend. A special meeting of the C. H. M. Board of the State-Wide Activities Commission—Velma Wilson, Chairman.
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Birmingham, Ala., Feb. 17—(UP)
—the sleek-haired "soda skew" who
uses to preside behind the marble
soda fountain that came into full
glory during prohibition days, has
cone with repeal.
Business Manager Edwin Brown
Advising Manager Orman Wannakab
Feature Editor
All over Dixie, "Sadie" the sweetwater specialist, has taken her place in the new order of things. Sometimes she must put all her 102 bottles out to dry and squirt syrup into the glass, but she manages to get along, thank you.
A a few of the boys still have their jobs, on late shifts and to do the heavy work, but more often a Negro youth runs errands and does the heavy lifting while "Sadie" and her sister sit in front of her with eyes closed and even scrimp the percolator.
'Soda Skeet' of Dry Era Bows Out; Girls Carry On
You see, the language is pretty much the same wherever soft drinks are served, and "one with a blush" in Atlanta also will get a cherry coke drink. You can see even in the North where the South drawl may not be in vogue.
Subscription rates, in advance, $3.00 per year, $1.75 per semester, *P*-labeled at Lawrence, Kansas, daily, during the school year except Monday and Saturday. Entered as second month September 2016. Office at Lawrence, Kauai, Office at March 3, 1875.
A "Sweet Alice" in Birmingham also means a glass of milk in Buffalo or Zanville.
Perch up there at the fountain or take a seat at one of those tables the size of new post stamps and say, "hug one and stretch it." The girl across the marble might look at you twice, just to place you, but she'll
Drive up and blow your horn at the curb. Tell the little miss who comes out you want four bottles cokes and change for a $5 bill. She'll transmit the order to the girl behind the table in the language. "Pop four and strip a five."
"Draw one" long has been the call for a cup of coffee in cafes and restaurants. It means the same thing in store. Drug stores drug stores started serving meals.
What the radio needs is more programs as good as Basil Rathbone's dramatization of Stephen Vincent Benet's "The War Between Them and Us," which was presented over the air earlier in the week.
Occasionally, the girls add embellishments, like the lass who had a hibit of thinking up new names for drinks she was called on to serve.
John Barrymore snorted when informed that an anonymous bidder offered $65,000 or his $448,000 in Beverley Hills. Students who sold their used text books last week had the same temptation.
notes'n discords
John Randolph Tye
The first few times customers called for orange juice, she'd simply say "hug one" as was the custom. But eventually she changed that. Now she just sings out, "Yel-low." Well, that describes it, anyway.
come right up with a large glass o.
orange juice.
Maybe necessity was the mother of that invention. Anyway, it works.
A glass of water is "81," but not necessarily how just or why that one originated.
"It may not mean a thing, but somehow it seems significant that in its most recent mimeographed 'news release', the Democratic state committee utilizes both sides of the paper for the first time in years." The Garden City Telegram.
Some girls like the fountain lingo, while others use it only when necessary. Drop into the drug store during a rush noon hour and you'll likely find the tart slangings going up in the air. That really is its purpose.
by John Randolph Tye
N isn't it a coincidence though that so many air pictures are being released just when the administration is trying to build up a large air
It's much easier to say "choo hie" than to proclaim, "give me a chocolate malted milk," especially with dishes rattling and customers chat
Jay Simon let no grass grow under his feet upon his transfer to Pittsburgh Teachers College. He is conducting a sports column in the Collegio entitled "Simon Sec." The column is divided into three divisions: Thumbs up, Thumbs down, and Thumbs wig-wag.
The news that twin Clarence Stroud of radio fame is married comes as a blow to those who hoped the new show would be to happy about the whole thing.
A bull suddenly appeared in a Jersey City boiler factory the other day, kicked over a pile of metal boilers and sent thirty employees scurrying to safety. Shades of Ferdinand!
you wouldn't let Bush scoop you so often. I'll bet you haven't even heard about Delta Tau pledges going to the mid-week last night wearing burial underwear. Author: Don't be silly. Everybody knows that hell week has been washed on this campus.
your coat pocket?
Author: (Modestly) Oh, that's a little of my fan mail.
Editor: Hey, what's that bulge in your coat pocket?
Miller or Patti Payne. Dream girls! That's what they are. Why . . . Author: Somebody said Theta Tau's were backing Isabelle West, and if they are, the chances are one out of two that they picked the most beautiful.
(Continued from page one)
On the Shin - - -
Editor: Let's see some of em.
Author: Sure thing. Here they are.
Editor: (Shuffling through and read
Editor: What's the matter with that?
Are you mad because you missed it?
Editor: (Shuffling through and reading aloud the return addresses)
Marketplace: The Street Shop Shoe Shop
New York, Cleaver, Haynes and Keen ... Hmmmmm.
Editor: Look. It's darn near midnight and you haven't strated on a column. I'll bet Bob Busby on the Journal - World doesn't mess around like this getting started.
Author: That guy Busy never gets started. Last night he itemd an account of the debate by Mary Kirsch of Paragould, Ark. and Anne Browning of Lees Summit who's home town was the farthest south.
Editor: What are you going to write about?
Author: Get out of here and quit bothering me. Can't you see I'm busy.
Author: Naw. I don't care which one lives the farthest east. I want to know which one lives closest to me, and if all of them knew the Yokum family.
Author: I think I'll begin with an author's note telling my readers that if they have anything important to do they shouldn't waste time reading the column I'm about to write.
Editor: All four of them would probably appreciate such thoughtfulness on your part. Now get to work.
Editor: If you'd quit reading the funny papers and get around more
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