UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN
OFFICIAL STUDENT PAPER OF THE UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS
VOLUME XXXVI
Will Durant Is Third Speaker On Forum Series
- International / and
Philosopher W.
are
January 17 at Hoch Auditorium
Will Durant, international author and philosopher, will appear at the University Jan. 17 to address the students on the subject "A Blue Print for a Better American." This lecture, which will be held at 8:20 p.m. in Hoch auditorium, will be the third of the student forum series.
Named by his parents William James, Durant has written all his books under the name of Will. He received his A.B. from St. Peter's College and his M.A. and Ph.D from Columbia University. Upon graduation Durant entered the field of photography. He finally resigned his teaching position to apply all his time to writing.
Here Twice Before
His visit to the University will not be his first. In 1927 he was the speaker for the annual Honor's convocation. Durant appeared here in 1929 on a panel discussion with Mausell, noted philosopher and author.
In one of his latest books "The Story of Civilization" he discusses the relationship between ancient oriental institutions and present day affairs. He points out that civilization is our heritage of the orients.
He first discusses the establishment of civilization pointing out the conditions, economic elements and history. Discusses Modern Conditions
Then he ties up his early history by connecting with conditions in the near East and Far East. His discussion includes modern conditions, their problems and joys, in numerous Asiatic and European countries.
Some of Durant's other books are, "Adventure in Genius"—1931, "One Moning of Life"—1628, "Philippe the Sorcerer," 1928, "The Story of Philosopher"—1928.
ON THE
SHIN
by jimmy robertson
NEWSEY NOTES FROM HILVILLE
Author's note: After spending two weeks reading the home town weekly, Ye Shinster is convinced that there's nothing like a few personales done in the rural manner. So he sets up a lot of moloeries, he presents . . .
The weather lately has been unusually nice, and the Sigma Nu's have made use of it to repair their buildings. The Slubba places northwest of town.
Stewart Jones is cutting his first wisdom tooth. He says it hurts a lot and that he'll be glad when it gets clear in.
We are happy to report that we didn't have to use an obituary notice we had written for Wayne Wheland when we heard he was going to celebrate New Years in his new car.
It was reported here that Miss Julia Jean Heimbrock surprised her friends recently when she eloped with a Mr. Morton Jones.
The Beta's are installing a telephone this week. It makes the third modern convenience they have added to their house since it was built. They also offer of others on the line, their ring will be a short, two longs, and a short.
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Constable George Snyder reports a very quiet New Years Eve in Hillville.
Norman Kraemer was an office visitor yesterday. Drop in again Norman the next time you butcher We'd appreciate some more of those nice sausages.
Workmen have been cutting down trees in front of Green hall. Lylie Schaaf says, "By cracky, I reckon they're aimin' fec to let a little light in that there buildin' for them law-ferlas."
It was heard on good authority yesterday that a very popular orchestra from the Hound's Ditch community will play the 14b grade party to be held in the Farmer's Union. Bullmoth next Friday night.
J. B. Virtue, manager of Fraser Opera House, announces that he has
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LAWRENCE, KANSAS, THURSDAY, JANUARY 5, 1939
Former Hill Professor Picks Typical Kansas Publisher
The typical Kansas publisher is 46 years of age, a native of Kansas, educated within the state, and a son of a well-to-do family. He became self-supporting at 19, married at 25 (and stayed married, has several children; perfers one church and usually attends.
This picture of the "typical Kansas editor" is drawn by Dr. Raymond Lawrence, last year a member of the faculty of the University department of journalism, now with Ohio State. The appraisal, published in the December issue of the Journalism Quarterly, is based upon several hundred replies to questionnaires received from Kansas editorz
Doctor Lawrence found, of course, a considerable range in replies as to education, age, income, and the other phases questioned about, but percentages of replies centered enough in certain points to justify the picturing of the "typical Kansas editor."
This typical editor, Doctor Lawrence continues, obtained a high school education within the state, and some 30 per cent of them have received numerous irritations connected with the job, the typical editor is satisfied with his lot, and would choose journalism again if opportunity offered.
Swingtime Etiquette Sweeps Over Campus
“Manners Make Men” according to a new swing time version of Emily Post recently published by ten members of the KU. Witan. The up-to-date book of etiquette was compiled and published as a Christmas gift from the KU. Witan to the members of the Witan throughout northeast Kansas. More demands for copies have been received since its appearance less than two weeks ago, than the total number originally published. The book has caused much comment from people interested in the need for better manners.
Louis La Cross, a graduate of the University, who is now a writer for the St. Louis Globe Democrat and of the New York Times editorial staff, says, "Manners Make Men is a very fine and well written book for practical use of college men of the middle west."
Roberta Cook, fa'38, believes that the book is much needed . . . not only here, but everywhere. She adds, "There are a lot of little things that it helps boys to know. Many boys ask girls about them, but then—some boys don't have any girl to ask."
The ten boys who wrote the book divided the work into sections, each boy writing his section in his own style. James Putnam, 139, wrote on "The Guest, the Host, and at Home." H. Brewster Powers, e40 tackled "Conversation, Public Speaking and Dressing."
Spencer Bayles, c'42, told abou
Extremely little reading is done in magazines or books except of entertaining character. His wife, most likely, was a school teacher, or from some professional or student class. While incomes showed vast range, the typical Kansas publisher is getting well above the general and he has a property worth, on his own equipme, some $10.000.
The tale of "Billy Whiskers" came to life on the Campus yesterday morning when a large white bee entered the campus, snapping up and down the sidewalk.
The Kansas publisher is an industrialist, Doctor Lawrence says, opposing government ownership and government regulation, even in the farm situation. However, his attitude changes somewhat in regard to far-off "big business," which some corporate regulation. He believes the United States should stay out of European affairs, but believes contemporary economic problems are too complicated.
The goat, through the course of the morning, visited the library only to be chased out again into the street. During the 10 minute periods the frightened animal would run in chase and escape with a known attempt to call it but the animal would only run in the opposite direction.
Some campus canine friends thinking the goat a new friend started chasing it only to cause the dog to lose balance and disappeared after much excitement.
His investments outside his newspaper property are few, but he may hold local public office, and is very apt to be interested in clubs, especially of the "community booster" type.
At present the goat is resting in the lost and found department of buildings and grounds and his owner may have him by calling for him.
Bewildered Goat Disappears After Escapade On Campus
Williams charged that he received painful mouth and teeth injuries due to a piece of glass in candy he purchased from a Kress store in Kansas City. He also alleged that the injury, suffered Dec. 16, caused him loss of time from his studies at the University.
Miss Elizabeth Meguiar, adviser of women, says that thinking of manners is a very important part of life, and not to be treated lightly. Miss Meguiar says, "Emily Post is right for Society." She says that she needs for a book of this type in the middle west and the University."
"Personal Letters," and Thomas Evans, b'uncl, wrote "On the Avenue." Roger Prior, e'uncl, was given "How to Introduce People" while Haven Glassmir, c'42, took "Table Lore and Dancing" Eld Lindquist, c'42, chose "Sportmanship," and Bruce Johnson, c'41, wrote about "Highway Highlights." James Sussex, m'42, wrote chapters of "Dating, Business Relations, and College Rooms." James Mott, c'42, was assigned the subject of "Cig-aretuethee."
Lyman Corlis, president of the "K" club says, "The book is a good thing. I'm not muff on manners myself but if a guy wants to get a fair haired damsel he has to have 'em."
Although the book is not for sale at the present time, the boys are considering publishing pore copies in the near future to sell to those who desire them. Every day finds a least one or two letters from someone one wanting a copy for a son or nephew. One troubled writer wanted to know what kind of hair oil to use to keep dandruff down. The boys had no idea their brain child would create such a stir.
A tour of Spooner-Thayer museum will be made by members of the YW.C.A. Freshman Commission and they meet this afternoon at 4:30.
The women will meet at Henley house and from there go to the museum where Marjorie Wiley, c'41, will act as guide through Spooner Thayer, Joan Moorhead, c'42, will be in charge of the meeting.
The Freshman Commission of the W.C.W.A. will meet this afternoon at 4:30 in Henley house. Following the meeting a tour of Spooner-Thaver museum will be conducted.
NUMBER 67
Y. W. Freshman Commission To Tour Spooner Thayer
The Emporia Teachers college quintet defeated the Kansas State Wildcats at Manhattan last night 36 to 33.
Authorized Parties--k Fred Prater's 22 points to take big six scoring honors as the team won their twentieth conference basketball championship.
Sophomore Hop, Union building. 1 a.m.
NOTICE
Kansas State Loses
Saturday, Jan. 7
Acacia, Chapter house, 12.
Alpha Chi Omega, Union
building, 12 o'clock.
LOUISE WEBSTER.
Saturday, Jan. 7
Friday, Jan. 6
Kansan Helps Solve Dame's Dilemma At Sophomore Hop
Publicity Chairman.
Sigma Kappa, Chapter house, 12 o'clock.
ELIZABETH MEGUAI,
Adviser of Women, for
the Joint Committee on
Student Affairs.
It is not the policy of the Kansan, ordinarily, to give free publicity to its advertisers. This ditty of three dames' dance dilemma, however, necessitates an exception to the rule.
With the appearance of a want ad in this morning's paper, the call is sounded for a trio of fraternity men to "escort three attractive girls to the Sophomore Hop." The advertisement specifies that the Greeks be "over five feet, ten" and that they apply in person at 1138 Mississippi.
Verification by the housemother that the want ad is not a practical joke assures prospective applicants the deal is on the level.
Shades of Leap Year!
- Lawrence Man Appointed Kansas Assistant Attorney General; Is Alumnus
Parker Names A. B. Mitchell
Jay Parker, attorney general-elect announced yesterday that he planned to appoint A. B. Mitchell of Lawrence as assistant attorney general. Parker held the position of Attorney General. V. Beck for the past two terms.
In making the appointment Parker stated that he was anxious to improve the legal efficiency of the state and that he believed he would do so by securing the services of Mitchell.
Present plans call for the ap- pointe to maintain his residence in awrence because his two sons, Seth and John, who are mollied in the University.
Mitchell received his law degree form the University in 1917. After service with the army he opened his law office here in 1919. Mitchell has served two terms as county attorney and the same number as city attorney. For the past four years he was attorney for the state health of board.
Other assistants named were: Glenn Morris el Diorado; Morton B. Cole, of Highland; E. V. Bruce, of Fitzsburgh; and Eldon Wallingford, of the appointees except Cole have served terms as county attorneys.
WEATHER
Kansas: Generally fair today and
short; slightly colder today and
shortest in southeast and central
town. Rising temperatures to
town.
NOTICE
Y.W.C.A. To Start Activity Survey
All students interested in the approaching Independent Student Association activities should attend a meeting in the Memorial Student lounge at 8 p.m. tonight.
CHARLES ALEXANDER,
Nat'l Chairman of I.S.A.
- Extra-curricular Life of Students Is Subject of Questionnaire
Status of extra-curricular activities in the life of the University students will be the object of a survey which has just been started by the Y.W.C.A. The findings of this survey will be tabulated shortly after the material is called in Jan. 30.
Two types of questionnaires have been prepared by Mary Pierce, c'40, who is doing the major work of the survey. One set of questions will be given to 500 students representing a cross-section of the University students, the other set of questions will be sent to all University student organizations, including organized houses, social and professional clubs and church organizations.
The results of the tabulated answers are expected to reveal the percentage of students taking part in extra-curricular activities, their participation in the activities and the number of students active in each organization.
The questionmasters being given to individual students seeks to determine the degree of active participation and satisfaction which the student finds in the organization. Also to be revealed in the answers are the reasons for too many or too few activities among individual students .
These questionnaires were prepared from the material and ideas found in similar surveys which have been made in the University of Cincinnati and Northwestern University.
The degree of participation in extra-curricular activities by independent students as compared to students in organized houses will be one of the most important things resulting from the survey, according to Miss Ellen Payne, secretary of the Y.M.C.A.
Miss Beulah Morrison, of the psychology department, has been consulted in the preparation of these questions, as have other members of the faculty. Professors in the various schools have been asked to distribute a number of the questionnaires to their students in order that a more complete cross-section of opinion may be obtained.
When completed the survey will be used in W.Y.C.A. work and will be sent to participants for information wishing to use the information on extra-curricular activities
To Award Cup To Campus Bridae Tournament Winners
A cup will be presented to John Tyler c39, and Bob Souders c39, winners of the bridge tournament which ended during the week before the Christmas holidays. After the festivities a second bridge tournament will be held the second week after final examinations.
Chancellors don't resign every year or just every decade. In this case, there will be a new administrative head for the first time in nearly 20 years. Further, the news
'Ad' Lindsey Takes New Job
Elks Offer Cash Prizes To Students
Canuteson Talks To Health Group Meeting in New York
Are you a "valuable" student? If you have that conviction and can convince the board of trustees of the Elks National Foundation that you are, you may share in the $1,500 to be awarded.
For the sixth consecutive year this philanthropic organization of the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks offers $800, first; $400, second; $200, third; and $200, fourth, as the most valuable student's in the nation.
The resignation of Chancellor Ernest H. Lindley, without question, ranks as the outstanding Campus news event during 1938. Without previously hinting his intentions, the distinguished University head called a press conference at 10 a.m. Friday, Dec. 2, and made the startling announcement he would ask the Board of Regents to relieve him of his duties at the end of the present school year.
"These awards are open to any student in the senior or graduating class of a high or preparatory school or in any undergraduate class of a recognized college, who resides in the United States or its possessions," John F. Malley, Boston, chairman of the board of trustees, said.
"Applications will be judged on th basis of character, scholarship, exceptional courage, patriotism or service. Any notable action or distinguishe accomplishment will be considered. All entries must be submitted to me at 15 State St., Boston on or before April 1, 1939."
WriterReviewsNewsof'38
By Harry Hill, c'40
With 1939 already well-launched upon an uncover voyage and with classwork, rapidly approaching a final week climax, there is a sentimental urge to make one last retrospection of the late 1938 before it finally is regimented to a place in what future students will regard as "The History of the University of Kansas."
One accomplishment while he was an undergraduate will place Lind- as one of the Jayhawer grid heroes. It will be his first season that enabled Kansas to defeat the Cornshuakers in 1916, the last time Kansas defeated Nebraska.
Even as each year develops its own countless events, so does the story of 1938 contain an endless string of happenings on the Hill. But the past year will be remembered chiefly because a few important events transpired within its particular 12 months.
Lindsey will continue to make Lawrence his home.
Dr. Rahp L. Canuteson, director of the Student Health Service, attended meetings of the American Student Health Association in New York City, Dec. 29 and 30. As chairman of the committee on health service, he presided at several meetings. He presented a paper on "A Standard Health Examination Record."
2. Red Investigation.
Lindsey at the time of his resignation was the oldest coach in the Big Six, in regard to years of coaching. When the league was formed in 1928, Lindsey was assistant coach at Oklahoma University. In 1952 he accepted a position as assistant to H. W. "Bull" Hargiss, head football coach. In October of the same season he replaced Hargiss.
★ Head Coach for Past Seven Years Will Work For Insurance Firm
3. Reorganization of the football coaching staff.
Adrian H. Lindsey announced yesterday that he has accepted a position as a special agent for the Kansas City Fire & Marine Insurance company, "Ad" reinquished the reins of his boat after being fired last month after serving as chief gridiron mentor for the past seven years.
The biggest Campus news story of 1938 as chosen by The Kansan 1. Cancellor Lindley's resignation
4. Arrest and sentencing of the slayer of Russell Kelly.
5. Football victory over Kansas State.
7. Expose of the ghost writing activities of Bob Pearson.
6. Pachacanaac's unexpected smashing victory in the men's spring election.
9. University Band's trip to Washington, D.C.
10. School of Business election squabble.
ing the University during 1938. The investigation, resulting from the death of Don Henry, former student, in the Spanish war, was conducted by a committee of the Board of Regents. This committee re-
Investigations of subversive activities are common occurrences in many schools. Kansas has not been without its share of them. Seldom however, does a red probe assume the proportions as the one involve
broke suddenly. Both of these factors were the principal reasons for its selection.
ported its findings on Nov. 11. It was the proposal in the state legislature to appropriate $10,000 for an investigation, however, that prompted the wide publicity which gives second place in the 1938 ranking to this event. After passing by a tremendous property in the house, a treacherous undertake the probe was killed in the senate when Kansas newspapers sternly opposed the problem and ridiculed its sponsor. In third position is the shake-up of the football coaching staff. While not entirely unexpected, the signing of Gwinn Henry and his appointment of two new assistants marks an upturn to gridron institution. The college's five-year contract leads importance to the event.
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Russell Kelly, University student who was fatally beaten after a minor highway accident in September, 1937, provided the source of a major news event—the arrest, confrontation and subsequent After a campaign on the Campus and throughout the state had raised a reward fund of $1,000, state patrolmen last May. 19 arrested Frank Brandon, Topeka negro, and charged him with administering the fatal beating. He was pronounced
Scholastic Average Is Rising
★ Fewer Students Are Flunking and a Greater Percentage of A and B Grades Is Reported
In 1929-30, there were only 44.3 per cent of grades of A or B, and 8.2 per cent falling grades; in the past scholastic year, there were 49 per cent of A and B grades and 51 per cent of G grades.
select Group Is Cause;
There are not only fewer students flunking at the University of Kansas, but there is also a larger percentage of A and B grades, reports Paul B. Lawson, dean of the College of Liberal Arts.
One of the principal reasons for his rise in the scholastic standard, suggest Dean Lawson, is the adoption of select groups to the student body.
First, there is the group of Sumnerfield学校, the 12 to 15 most outstanding men graduates from Kansas high schools, giving the college a Sumnerfield group of 50 to 60 at a given time. There are also 75 to 80 young women who obtain scholarships for admission to two halls of residence for self-supporting women students. Maintenance of good grades is a requisite for these scholarships.
The NYA group is a selected one, with about 450 students with the better academic records selected from some 1200 to 1500 applicants.
Naturally, the percentage of A and B grades is less in the freshman-sophomore groups. In some departments there were no failures among juniorers and seniors.
Fifteen Cent Make A
In the department of English, having by far the largest group of students, the percentage of distribution of grades for 2,258 student marks was: A. 10.8; B. 31.2; C. 38.2; D. 21; incomplete, I. 9, F. 5.8.
In the same department, percentages of 588 junior senior student unks were distributed as follows: 63, 417; 6, 427; D, 37; I, 2; F, 5.
The distribution of percentages of 18,306 marks studied from the whole College was as follows: A. 15, B. 34, C. 34; D. 9; I. 1,9; and F. 48. Dean Lacey teaches the faculty is grading more leniently than formerly, but he is inclined to believe that the quality of student work is improving.
Noted University Graduate Dies
Solon T. Gilmore, University graduate and prominent Kannas City, Mo., attorney, died as a result of pneumonia in a Kannas City hospital yesterday morning. Mr. Gilmore was taken to the hospital Sunday as his condition became worse following a cold he received while in a business trip to Chicago in jacket.
He received his A.B. in 1888 and was graduated from the law school in 1888. Upon graduation Gilmore practised in Lawrence for some years before moving to Kansas City where he became a member of the police department and Fox Later he established the firm f Gilmore, Brown and Gilmore.
In 1904 Gilmore was elected state senator on the Republican ticket. Under the administration of Governor Madley he was appointed police commissioner of Missouri. Myer Beach assigned the position of city attorney to Gilmore while he was in office.
As an undergraduate Gilmore was a member of Kipappa Pai and Pi Beta Kappa. Since graduation he joined the alumni group of Kanaas City,
Student Aid in Increase Over Last Relative Period
Administrator Aubrey Williams announced that 312,893 students were employed in the NYA Student Aid Program for October, an increase of 68,000 over the figure for extended period the preceding year.
In Kansas 8,644 persons, of which 4,232 are male and 4,412 are female, are receiving student aid from 714 different schools.