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UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN
OFFICIAL STUDENT PAPER OF THE UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS
VOLUME XXXVI
Lima Praised Press Blamed By Tomlinson
- Hull Named Leader and Spy Story Credited to Propaganda by Fascist and Nazi Countries
Edward Tomlinson, NBC commentator on South American affairs, speaking in Hoch auditorium last night scored the American press for its gullibility in falling for the Nazi and Fascist propaganda and at the same time hailed the recent Lima conference as a great victory for Cordell Hull and new-world inter-relationship.
The authority on South America failed the American news correspondents for believing in the stories of spies and censorship which were spread by German and Italian propagandists for the purpose of inciting bad feelings between countries in the Pan-American conference. He accused the press of being "asleep at the switch" and giving the American public the impression that the Lima conference had failed.
He declared that the democratic method of holding periodical conference of countries in the western hemisphere was far more successful in promoting peace and economic understanding than the European policy of treaties involving alliance between two or more countries "American countries operate on the basis of a single threat fire, they are said," the speaker.
Tomlinson was incensed over the treatment accorded Hull by the American press on the diplomat's return from the conference. Shoving aside Hull's formal statement as a "handout," reporters demanded the "inside dope." They wanted, the commentator added, to know all about the spies and censorship of news which they were certain featured the Lima conference.
Most Successful in 16 Years
Tomlinson stated that the recent Pan-American conference was the most successful he had seen in 16 years because of the unanimous spirit of co-operation evidenced there.
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Concerning the alleged "black sheep" of the conference, Argentina, Tomlinson said, "Argentina is a very proud country. She balled at the prospect of being second to the United States in the conference." He explained Argentina's reluctance to allow Nazi and Fascist encroachment on American soil by saying that the country could not afford to insult
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ON THE SHIN
by jimmy robertson
A PLAY
Place: News room.
Characters: An editor who wears sandpaper cajol just to keep him self irritated and a columnist who skims father not then write
Editor: Lissen chum, haven't you written that column yet!?!
Author: Nope. I don't think I'll write a column teston. I'm still disgusted. Went to here a Mr. Tomlinson speak on S. A. tonight expecting to hear a scintillating lecture on sex appeal.
Editor: Oh boy! How was it?
Author: I was yanked. It took him 5 minutes to say that what anyone else could have said in 30 minutes or what I could have read in 10. And it was about South America. Editor: That's tough. What did he
Author: Something about the Lima conference. But as far as I'm concerned, Lima will continue to be famous only for its beans.
Editor: Aw don't feel so bad. You've been bored worse than that in Hoch auditorium.
Author: Yeah! But that was at a Fine Arts recital.
Editor: Hey, where are you going? Author: Up to Marvin hall. I'm going back to take another look at pictures of them potential queens the Hob-Nail Hop. That one of Marguerite Meyers intrigues me and the one of Helen Johnson insures me.
Editor: Well then get inspired to say something nice about Maxine
Theta Taus Doubt West Will Be Hobnail Queen
Unless something goes radically wrong, the Theta Tau were boasting yesterday, Isabelle West, e'40, will reign as queen of the annual Hobnail Hop. Well, something wrong and the green-shirted bids were tenderly ode to were less willing to lay their "dough" on the line.
When they discovered about half of their chapter failed to vote in the School of Engineering balloting for the queen, the Theta Tau's were fearful a rival candidate might occupy the throne at the dance in the Memorial Union ballroom tonight. If West, who continued the long line of Gamma Phi's to be backed by the fraternity, would be the first time in several years the fraternity has been loser in this kind of politics.
Other candidates for the honor of whom Maxine Miller, c'41. Pi Phentrant appears the best bet; are Miss Miller; Pati Payne, c'41; Marguerite Myers, c'uncil; and Helen Johnson, c'41. The dance, to be played by Clyde Smith's band, will be open to all University students.
NUMBER 95
Hill Restaurants Robbed Last Night
Brick's Cafe was entered by breaking a basement window and the wooden panel of an inside door. The only loss apparent this morning, according to the management, was a broken pipe. It is approximately $2.50 in cash.
Two Hill cafes were broken into by unidentified persons last night and small amounts were taken from each place.
At the Jayhawk Cafe the morning shifted notice a basement window propped open and the absence of a machine similar to the one stolen from Brick's. It is estimated that about $15 was taken from the Jayhawk. Nothing else in the way of fundraise or equipment has been missed.
The Jayhawk management assumes that the window was opened before the establishment closed last night. The window was not jimmy, but it would with a mop handle that must have been found inside the basement.
Registration in Medical School Under Last Year
Spring registration for the medical school to date is 30 under last year's total. The count for semester is 263 as compared to 283 for last year.
Of the total, 112 are new students and 151 are former students. Two hundred and forty-two students are enrolled at Lawrence and 21 at Kansas City. One hundred and seventy-nine of the medical students are enrolled in women's women. The 227 residents of Kansas enrolled and 36 non-residents.
Relays Student Committee Selects Juniors, Sophomores
Applications for freshman positions are due next Monday. Students must list in the applications their activities in high school and on the Hill, and the grade point average for last semester.
Two juniors and three sophomores have been appointed to the Kansas Relays Student Committee, according to Walter Sutton, c'39, senior manager. They are: Bruce Vorn, b'40; Burr Sifers, c'40; Gerald Reines, c'41; Ernest Klema, c'41; and Larry Winn, c'41.
The number of applications so far is not sufficient. There are six freshman positions open.
LAWRENCE, KANSAS. FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 1839
Authorized Parties
Hobnail Hop varsity dance, Memorial Union building, 12.
Saturday, Feb. 18, 1929
WYCA-YMCA. B a r n dance, Robinson Gym, 8 to 10.30
Chi's dance at house 10.3
Friday, Feb. 11, 1939 I.S.A. party, Union building, 7 to 9 o'clock
Sigma Alpha Epsilon, dance at Memorial Union building. 12.
Delti Cm, dance at house, 12
Phi Gamma Delta, party at house, 12 o'clock.
Saturday. Feb. 18, 1939
Hooman Hop variety game,
Memorial Union building, 12.
Delta Sigma Theta party,
1043 Mississippi 8:30 to 12.
ELIZABETH MEGUIR,
Adviser of Women, for
the Joint Committee on
Students Affairs.
Tulsa Man Confesses Local Frat Thefts
- Lloyd C. Beeler Arrested
In Columbia, Mo., Monday; Was in Possession of Much of Loot
Lloyd C. Beeler, 27-year-old exconvict from Tulsa, confessed yesterday to Lawrence police of burglarizing the Sigma Chi, Beta Theta Pi, and Pi Kappa Alpha houses here early last Saturday morning.
Beeler was caught, in Columbia, Mo., Monday morning in a restaurant shortly after robbing two University of Missouri fraternity houses and was turned over to Lawrence police yesterday.
Found on Beeler was $26 in cash, a gold pocket watch belonging to John Tyler, c.39, a Kansas City pawn ticket which led to the recovery of a pocket watch belonging to Jim Bounds, e.40, and two pairs of glasses belonging to Bob Howard, b.39 and Ward Crowell, e.41.
After leaving Lawrence early Saturday morning, Beeler tried to continue his fraternity house robbing on the Missouri campus Monday morning. He was surprised in the Stigma Alpha Epsilon店 how-
Columbia authorities immediately notified Lawrence police and Sheriff Charles Banning and Police Chief Jude Anderson journeyed to Co-
fortune to question the theft and bring him to Lawrence to face charges here.
to break loose and escape. He was picked up in the restaurant about an hour later.
ever, by boys coming in early and was held while the police were called. Beeler, desperate, managed
Beeler, who has served two penitent terms, is now confined in the city jail.
Officers Elected By Newman Club
Officers were elected Tuesday at the last regular meeting of the Newman Club. Catholic"organization for University students. The new leaders are: Beedict Baggrows, c'ucln president; Ivan May, e'40, vicepresident; Virginia Rodriguez, c'40 secretary; Heel Helm, gr, treasurer; Bernice Hekelaenkep, c'39 and Heel Helm, apologists.
The Newman Club at the University, under the direction of Rev. M. T. Hoffman, chaplain and moderator, is being reorganized to serve the needs of the 200 Catholic Uni- clectly, collectively, religiously, and socially.
The Newman Club here is only one of many chapters at non-secular schools and state universities all over the country.
Sex, scholarship, sophistication,
sentiment, swail, swing, sports,
all receive emphasis in Prof. Allen
Crafton's satire of this so-called
"institution of specialized sagency"
Laude at the show opens Monday night
in Fraser theater, moved along
something like this:
'Cum Laude' Laughs at
Cosmopolitan Club Rules Out Race,Color and Creed
Sex, Swing, Sentiment, Scandal
The subjects talked about in the meetings are as varied as spots on a leopard. There are two topics which are never discussed by the group and if brought up are quickly lionized and to race supremacy. Topics which are discussed thoroughly are of a political nature, literary writ-
By Shirley Smith, c'39
There are more than 60 people milling around the place, people lounging in the auditorium seats, people rushing by with pieces of scenery. . . shouts to lower the foot lights . . consultations about costumes . . Crafton in vest and shirt sleeves jumping to the stage calling "Bring down Massachusetts street" There is the east side of the
Fair tonight and tomorrow. Rising temperatures tonight, and in east and south portions Saturday.
Halfaix added that Generalissimi Francisco Franco still insisted on unconditional surrender, and that the Loyalists were holding out for help.
A United Press informant said Lord Halifax, after revealing the British government's decision to recognize the nationalist government, emphasized that he was unable to fill in the details because nothing had been definitely settled. He added that conditions of recognition were regarded here as unimportant because Great Britain and France intended to exert their influence for fair treatment of the Loyalists.
Lord Halifax made his statement, a long and detailed one, at a secret meeting last night at which not only the conservative members of the house foreign affairs committee but nearly all members of the cabinet were present indicating that the decision to war might be expected at any time.
By Lloyd Burgert, c'39
Race, color, and creed goes for naught in the Club Cosmopolitan, or the bachelors retreat at 1042 Ohio. This is one of the few places where three three factors are of interest interesting matters are discussed.
This group is composed of 13 individuals with varying philosophies. The main principles which bind them are pluralism, individual social agendas and physical culture.
There are nine different nationalities in the impromptu club. There are three Jews, two Hungarians, two Germans, one Japanese, one Irishman, one Russian, one bully, one Highlander, and one Englishman. They represent nine different states and one foreign country. The club is strictly a co-operative organization and each one works for the interest of the club. There are no dues, no requirements and no Initiation formations. The meetings are usually held every Sunday and irregularly during the week.
It was reported in diplomatic quarters that most of the British and French envoys to the Nationalistic government had been instructed to ask Generalissimo Francisco Franco French for help in the three-point program advanced by Loyalist Premier Juan Negrin just before the fall of Catalonia.
Spanish War Climax Expected
London, Feb. 17—(UP)—Paris Secretary Viscount Halifax has indicated to conservative members of the house of commons foreign affairs committee that the climax of the Spanish civil war is expected at any moment, it was understood today.
going . . . Will you women please stay down here and get your cue on time . . . and keep the dressing in the dark or you'll have to dress in the dark.
mgs, history, government, and pulchritude.
The central objective of the organization is to "obtain a better understanding of the complexities of life and to form a simple adjustment in order that we can take their place in and be a credit to society."
"A good mind and a good body" is their ultimate goal.
- Envies to Ask Franco How Much of Negrin's Program Will Be Accepted
Five men form the nucleus of the group. They call themselves the "dictators." These men are enrolled in five separate schools at the University; law, physical education medicine, pharmacy, and business. All these men have different backgrounds. In the group there is a licensed minister, a scientific farmer an ex-ammunition maker, a steel mill foreman and a shipping department clerk.
In University History
main drag between Tenth and Eleventh streets showing the green front of Carter's garage and the pink Granada . . . somebody shouting "If the contours don't fit just change me about it" , "you meet about it" . . . orders to begin in three minutes . . . everybody watching his cues . . .
These institutions provide the training that helps students and work at jobs to put themselves through school. They do not depend on other income for their education.
Previous training places of the members include: Rutgers University, Pace and Pace, Columbia University, Kansas State, U.S. Air School at Randolph Field, Texas, and Imperial University of Tokyo, Michigan University, and the Evangological Theological Seminary. These freshmen, upper classmen and graduate students of six to nine
Knuckles to Betty Smith in Criolin scene—"Pick up your hoop skirt in front, he温 yet—she stamps her foot, pots with "But I haven't any panetlette on yet . . . (reporters who row would like it better that way)
Dixon, adorned in suspenders and a stripped red bow tie, confers about the lights with Crafton who has acquired a cigar with an odor rivaling the Chemistry building . . . whistles of whew-whew as some wandering female crosses the stage . . . show starts and stops with advice from Crafton at intervals. "don't drop it—keep every speech up and
Bicycle scene starring Patty Wadley and Curtis Allow ends when the curtain drops and the weights hit them both on the head . . . incidentally, Wadley has what it takes to win. The cyclist rides matter, rather, smoothly now.
Porter Named Winner in Extemp Speaking Contest
William Earl Porter, c'39, was announced last night as the winner of last week's men's extemporaneous speaking contest over station WREN. The contest was the third of a series of radio speech contests sponsored by the department of speech and language at Johns Hopkins Men's Student Forum Board. Eldon Blake Smith, c'39, was awarded second place.
The fourth series of the contest was broadcast last night at 8 o'clock over WREN when five University women spoke extemporaneously on "The American Political Situation." The results of this contest will be given on the broadcast next Thursday night.
The speakers in the contest were:
Mary McAnaw, c'42; Virginia Kruger, c'unc1; Gladys Huber, c'41; Betty Kimble, c'43; and Lela Slea before the topic just 30 minutes below the broadcast of the contest.
The winner will be determined by a combined vote of the judges and the audience, and a cash prize of 5 dollars will be awarded.
Kansas Debaters To Invade Texas
Two members of the Kansas debate squad will leave for Texas Sunday to take part in a series of eight debates, including the Southwest Debate Tournament. Omer Voss, I-Lenny Strohman and Jonathan the trip to debate the question: "Resolved: That Texas should adopt a uniform retail sales tax."
Before the tournament, which will be held Feb. 24 and 25, in Austin, the Kansas debaters will team the team from Texas before the Texas Teachers College in Denton, the Temple University debate team, and the debate over WOAI in San Antonio.
In speaking of this trip E. C. Buehler, professor of speech and dramatics, said, "This trip is the longest and most important single debate trip of the year. These audiences have been the largest that the Kansas audience will face to face in the past. Each audience will be more than thousand"
Brewster to Speak Sunday At Westminster Forum
"The Relation of Chemistry to Religion" will be the subject on which Prof. R. Q. Brewster of the chemistry department will speak at Westminster Forum Sunday evening. Agnes Patterson, who is botanists and Harry Swift, gr, willing. The meeting will be held at 7:30 at Westminster hall, 1212 Oreden.
Westminster Student Foundation will have a hike tomorrow afternoor at 3:30 if the weather permits.
Schwegler To Speak Over KFKU R. A. Schwegler, dean of the School of Education, will speak over station KFKU at 6 o'clock this evening on the subject "An Inventory of Capacities." The next talk in this series on vocational guidance will be given Monday at 6 o'clock over the same station on the subject "Teaching, a Life Work."
NOTICE
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A. H. Turney,
The make up exam for those who missed the psychological课 for new students will be held on Tuesday, April 18 in room 115 Frasher hall.
Navy Officials Hold Interviews
★ Physical Examinations Given in Marvin Hall This Morning to Students
Representatives from the department of Navy were on the Campus this morning interviewing students who are interested in taking a year of flying instruction at the United States Naval Air Station, Pensacola, Fla.
Physical examinations for those wanting georadian training were given this morning in room 116, Marvin hall, by Lieutenant Keith M. Krieger, of Fairfax Airport, Kansas City, the U. S. Naval and Marine Corps aviation base on this section. Lieutenant Krieger was assisted by Dr. P. H. Bassett and Captain C. J. Peters of the Marine Corps.
Twenty graduate students or students who will graduate this spring, will be selected from 70 applicants who took the physical examination this morning. Selection of applicants will be based on scholarship, ability as an aviator, and physical condition.
Those selected will be enlisted in the U. S. Naval or Marine Corps Reserve in a special classification end will be reordered to active duty at Fairfax for a period of 30 days during the summer months to receive preliminary flight training. The first class of Naval Reserve cadets is expected to commence about May 15 and the first class of Marine Reserve cadets will start about July 1.
Upon satisfactory completion o
the preliminary course, the students
will be designated as Aviation Cade
dets and sent to the Naval air station,
Pensacola, to be given an 1
months complete course of instruction in land and seaplanes require
of naval aviators.
After the course at Pensacola, the cadets will be ordered to active duty not to exceed three years with one of the aircraft squadrons of the United States fleet with pay of approximately $44 a month.
While in the aircraft squadron, the cadet will participate in maneuvers and practices of the unit. During the winter months, he will cruise and participate on its annual cruise and participate in the win game maneuvers.
Watkins and Miller Hall Applications Due March 15
All high school or junior college girls who are interested in applying for residence scholarship in Miller and Watkins halls at the University, should send their applications not later than March 15 to Miss Elizabeth Meguiar, adviser of women at the University, it was announced today by Percis Cook, secretary of the Committee on Aids and Awards.
Watkins and Miller halls, gifts on Mrs. J. B. Watkins to the University, provide campus homes for self-supporting women of educational promise and high character, at a nominal cost. At present 78 women are living in these two dormitories.
Lindley Attends N.YA Conference
Chancellor E. H. Lindley, Raymond Nichols, executive secretary to the Chancelor, and Miss Martha Tillman, executive secretary of the CSEP, are attending a state NYA conference at Manhattan today. The work of the conference will be to plan an administrative program and to discuss problems.
Mussolini's Private Guard Fired Upon
- Man Just Released From Insane Asylum Takes Shot At Detective While Waiting for Premier
The shooting, which was said to have occurred before II Duce's residence, the villa Torlonia, was described by the informant as follows: Mussolini was due to start for his office. His automobile was waiting for him. The detective noticed a stranger loitering across the street from the main gate. He crossed to the stranger and asked what he was doing there. In reply the man fired a shot from a revolver in his pocket.
Rome, Italy, Feb. 17—(UP) —Aman just released from an insane asylum shot one of Premier Benito Mussolini's private detectives on Wednesday, while apparently waiting to assassinate the premier, an authoritative source revealed today.
The bullet struck the detective in the abdomen. Mussolini heard the shooting and emerged from the villa just as members of his staff were overcoming the man and giving first aid to the wounded detective.
The names of the assailant and of the wounded detective were not revealed. The detective was reported today to be near death.
It was the first known attempt on Mussolini's life in recent years. Incidents bearing on the private life of Il Duce are so closely guarded by the Fascist state that it is probable the story of the shooting will be retold elsewhere. Early reports of the incident reached the United Press Wednesday afternoon, but were not sent out of the country until they could be reckoned yesterday and today with trustworthy news sources.
CSEP Adds 79 Students to List
Seventy-nine students have been added to the NYA payroll for the second semester, announced Miss Martha Tillman, executive secretary of the CSEP. The additions to the payroll have been partially balanced by the withdrawal, or graduation of these students and these students placed on the payroll for this semester 11 were not in school last semester.
All students on the NYA paywall are to fill out citizenship affidavits. The affidavits are to be mailed to students within the next few days.
A total of $5,280.80 was paid to 371 undergraduate students employed under the NYA for the January period. And 15,327 hours of work was done. The average paid each student was $14.23.
Hugh Wilson Gives Secret Testimony
Thirteen graduate students did
476 hours of work and received a
total of $203.20 for January with
an average of $15.63 paid each student.
Washington, D. C. Feb. 17.(UP)—Hugh Wilson, U. S. ambassador to Germany, today told the Senate Military Affairs Committee his views on the European situation but insisted that his testimony be kept secret. Committee members said Wilson demanded that the clerk and official stenographer be dismissed from the room before he would talk. "We have a genera picture," one member said. "He refused to answer many questions on the ground that his usefulness abroad might be impaired."
Chairman Morris Shepard, Democrat, Texas, said Wilson was heard "on the same basis as Ambassador Joseph Kumemo and William Bullitt" at a joint session of the senate and house military affairs committee."
I. S. A. Sponsors Dance Tonight
I. S. A. Sponsors Dance Tonight
A two hour dance will be sponsored by the Independent Students Association at 7 o'clock tonight in the lounge of the Memorial Union. Members are invited to attend. Membership in the I. S. A. is not a prerequisite for admittance.