UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN
OFFICIAL STUDENT PAPER OF THE UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS
VOLUME XXXVI
Z-229
LAWRENCE, KANSAS, SUNDAY, DECEMBER 4, 1938
NUMBER 56
Deny 'New Grid Coach' Rumors
ARCHITECT STARTS DORM PLANS
Financing Is Big Hurdle Of Men's Hall
Rent and Food Rates Relatively Low; Survey Committee To Report After Christmas
By "Stew" Jones
Complete preliminary plans, perspectives, and specifications for a men's dormitory at the University are being drawn by Joseph W. Radotinsky, University alumnus and Kansas City architect, Blaine Grimes, c'39, president of the Men's Student Council, announced yesterday.
Rudotinky designed thc Watkins Memorial hospital in 1931. He served as resident architect for the $250,000 Wyndotte high school in Kansas City, Kan., and recently was named resident architect for the huge wholesale food terminal to be erected in Kansas City.
From his experience with the financing of buildings, it is Radotinsky's belief that there is a definite possibility of financing such a dorsal spine. He said, Radotinsky is contributing his time and effort to draw the plan without charge, for he has an immense personal interest in the struc-
Money is Needed
"The heart of the problem lies in the difficulty of financing the project," said Grimes. "But results of our efforts to gain economic support have been gratifying, and I feel that, with the co-operation of University men, a dormitory can soon be constructed on Mt. Orcad."
"I have discussed the matter with several outstanding financiers in Kansas City." Grimes continued. "They are thoroughly interested in this program and believe it is problematic to the building can be 'influenced'
Grimes, representing the M.S.C. in the work, has personally corresponded with a number of universities and colleges throughout the country to gain specific information concerning the economic policies, sizes, and methods of building dormitories to the one proposed by the Council.
Data From Schools
Among the schools from which he received data are: University of Idaho, University of Minnesota, Washington, and University of Colorado.
The California Institute of Technology, at Pasadena, recently sent two of its students through the United States and Europe to make a comprehensive survey of dormitory systems. The report was complete and informational. Grimes is taking steps to secure these state statutes, and to increase training in Washington in D.C. if the government has compiled any additional data on the situation.
He cited as an acute example of successful management the dormitory system at the University of Idaho. It was started by a privately organized building association which issued floating bonds to be paid off in 15 years. The bonds were sold to individuals throughout the state.
Dorm Costs Vary
Rent for a semester in the Idaho dormitories, maintained and supervised by the university, varies from $27 to $36, while the cost of food in the co-operatives is as low as an $17.50 a month.
A University Dormitory Survey committee of the Student Council, headed by Bob McKay, c40, has been probing the campus housing situation and possibility of building a dormitory for University men. The committee has almost completed its fact-finding and will make a detailed report shortly after Christmas vacation.
Hay Fever'-- But Not a Single Sneeze
Not a caroloid of coughs but a cardioid of comedy is predicted for the audiences who see "Hay Fever" during its four-night run in Fraser theater. The above scene, from a dress rehearsal shows left to right: Elm Mcarter c;39; Earl Porter c;39; Lucile Wagner, gr; Mary Nocel, c;40; Bob Rohde, c;29; Lutille Gaynor, c;39; Robert Cook, fa;39; and Marvin Moon, c'uncl.
Regents Accept Lindley's Letter of Resignation
By a Kasan Staff Writer
Topeka, Dec 3—Dr. Ernest Hir ram Lindley, man Hunter Cancellor to the University, will end 19 years if that position July 1, 1859, when his residuation—accepted today by the board of Regentia—becomes effective.
The Board, meeting here today took no action on the Chancellor's
News of Chancellor Lindley's resignation surprised the student body Friday. A Kaanan extra was widely distributed within an hour following his announcement.
request for a leave of absence or on his expressed desire to teach in the University. The Regents are expected to discuss these phases of Doctor Lindley's retirement message in a later session.
In a letter to the Regents, made public Friday, Chancellor Lindley announced his intention to retire and asked that the Board relieve him
of his position at the end of the fiscal year. Upon retiring from administrative duties, the Chancellor said he would like to continue association with the University in a teaching position.
Doctor Lindley said he intends to spend a year in travel before returning to join the faculty—should the Board of Regents approve this request. He added that this arrangement would permit his successor to be a year at the University for being faced with budget problems.
No hint as to a possible successor to Chancellor Lindley was given at the meeting today. Members of the faculty, close to the administration, have given the opinion the position may be hard to fill. Several large schools next spring will be seeking new leaders, it is said, and consequently an equally capable chancellor may be difficult to obtain.
After visiting the Campus for the first time in July, 1920, Doctor Lindley returned in September of that year to take over the duties of chancellor and the office that position maximized the longest term ever served by a chancellor.
Chancellor Lindley's administrative work is most notable for the uniform expansion of the University and its recent building additions have been
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Regents Appoint Committee To Meet With Athletic Board
By a Kansan Staff Writer
By a Kansan State Writer
Topela, Dec. 3—The State Board of Regents approved a special committee to meet with the University Athletic Board Wednesday night when it convenes in the Memorial Union to consider the renewal of Ad Lindsey's contract.
Members of the Board of Regent,
who compose the special committee
as announced by Ralph T. O'Neil
with himself as ex office member
Maurice Briedenthal, chairman Kansas City, Kan.
The Board of Regents followed this course of action after hearing reports on the University athletic situation from Gwin Henry, director of athletics, and Prof. W. F. Davis chairman of the Athletic Board.
Band To Play Varied Program Tomorrow Night
Recommendations of the Athletic Board to be made Wednesday night will be conveyed to the Board of Regents by the special committee responsible for the athletic director eligible to coach and upon other changes.
The concert is one hour and 15 minutes in length. Many high school bands from nearby cities have been invited.
Lester McCoy, Garden City. Howard Payne, Olathe.
Featureting a concert band arrange- trumpets and "The Flight of the moment of Hougy Carmichael's im- Bumble Bee," which is often used mortal "Star Dust," the University as a clarinet solo, will be played by Concert band will play its annual the entire clarinet section.
Featuring a concert band arrangement of Hoagy Carmichael's immortal "Stair Dust," the University Concert band will play its annual concert tomorrow night at 8 o'clock in Hoch auditorium.
Opening the concert are three brilliant numbers by Rinsky-Korsakov: "Procession of the Nobles" from the opera, "Mlada"; "Polonale" from the opera, "Christmas Bumble Bee" from the opera, "Bumble Bee" from the opera, "The Legend of the Tsar Sultan". The first selection contains many brill-
liant passages for the cornets and
Following these three numbers is a cornet trio, "The Triumvirate" (Ernest S. Williams). Bill Ward, fa'40, arranged the accompaniment for this trio. The members of the trio are Robert Boyle, fa'39, Lewis Maser, fa'39, and Leo Horcinek, fa'41.
Two overtures form the next part of the program, "Overture Militaire" and "The Midnight Sun" (Pulador Nedo). The first was composed on a theme from the and "symphonic Militaires" (Haydn).
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Jayhawkers Extended In 25-20 Win
★Warrensburg Press es Hard as Both Teams Miss Loop In L a st Night's Cage Game
By Jay Simon, c'uncl
By Jay Simmons
Kansas' basketball forces were extended to the limit last night in downing a stubborn Mule outfit from Warrensburg, 25 to 20 in Hoch auditorium. Both teams put on a poor exhibition of goal-shooting, but it was a scrappy battle all the way.
The Jayhawkers had run up a 17 to 9 tally at the half, but had to hold tight in the closing canto as the visitors came back with an attack that closed the gap to 17 to 16. It was not enough for Perhaps it would have been closer had not Big Jim Gibbs be waved from the milving via the four-four route in the middle of the rally. Gibbs made only four points during his stint, but he was a bear at the board, and his passing was brilliant".
Howard Engleman, the Ark Crit sophomore who looped in 16 points against the Fresh early in the week, was again the spear-head of the local attack. He got only seven counters, but they came in the clutches to keep Kansas out in front. Bobby Allen's snappy passes and aggressive floor play also stood out. Visitors Take Lead
The Mules started with a 3-0 lead when Law potted a long side shot and Gibbs tossed in a free throw on Dick Hark's second of two quick fouls. But the Jayhawks methodically rolled in five points on a charity pitch by Harp, two by Ebling, and Voran's field goal.
In between plenty of missed shots from both outfits, Golay made a one-pointer while Gibbs and Law were inside the circle for Warrenburg.
Kansas was in the lead by a point with ten minutes gone when Engleman and Allen came in the ball game. The attack started rolling. After Gibbs had marked up his only field goal of the evening, Engleman hit a spinner and Allen looped a long one from near the sidelines.
Another spinner shot by the Ark City flash just before the intermission gave the Allen-men their eight-point lead. Warrensburg had been able to tally only two free throws and the last ten minutes of the period.
Named in Petition
Dick Harp, who was having plenty of trouble finding the netting swished in a pair of quick ones that fairly took the starch out of the Mules. The first came on a beautiful set play, and the next after the junior guard took a missed shot from the back-board.
Kansas was missing badly in the last half, counting only two goals from the field out of something in 30 tries. Allen drove in for the first one right after the chukker opened, and it was 15 minutes later before Engleman cashed in for his third bucket of the game.
In the meantime, the Mules were storming the Kansas goal with an attack that saw them draw within three marks of tying the count. Cerricinone damped one in from close range, and Blaine, Crockett, Shrick followed sprints. The score board flashed 17-20. Kansas
Coach "Phog" Allen and the 2,500 Jayhawk rooters were getting uneasy, but with the chips down, Don Eblin twice tossed in "thank you" shots and Engleman drove in for a minute to virtually put the game on ice.
Alen made it 25 to 18 with a gift toss, and Draper gave the Mules their score of scores with a pair of baskets. The three threw the throw lant just before the finish.
Gwinn Henry, present director of athletics, who is being pushed for head football coach Stephen Bearing student signatures.
T. B. Campaign Gets Under Way
★Volunteers Seek Funds From Many Campus Groups
This week students and faculty members of the University are being asked to do their part in the annual seal sale which is carried on by the 2,000 state and local tuberculosis associations and the National Tuberculosis Association. Students state the disease in the United States.
Dr. R. I. Canutson, director of the Watkins hospital, is directing a drive selling bonds of $5, $10, and $25 denominations to faculty mem-
bers; c e 40, Philomene Bourasa, c 39, and i.e.
studying the student drive.
Independents to Meet
Independent men and women who live in houses with three or more, students will meet at 4:30 tomorrow afternoon in the Pine room of Mo-men's Seven seats which will sell for one cent apiece. Order will be taken for any amount, although a hundred is the customary number bought. Bonds will be sold in the organized houses. All money is to be left at the door for the employee's values. Contributions will be accepted at the business office.
The drive will end Saturday with a goal of $400 to be reached. Docter Cantuelson, however, said yesterday, "We have had very poor success so far this year. It is worse than we expected." We have been so many contributions asked for this year that we are too late. Although many have given small general com
All-Musical Vespers Today
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Mu Phi Epialson, honorary musicority, will present a vesper program at 4 p.m. today in Hoch auditorium. The program is as follows: *Miner* (Bach) by Janavie Finke e39; "Tir in Eflat Major" (Scherzo-Allegro) (Brahms) by Janavie Finke e59; ftap, Risa Gunusallu, fa19; and Ruth Orcutt, associate professor of piano; harp声, "Carilifor" (Gerhardt); violin, *Ave Maric* from "Utelle" (Verdl) and "Sometimes"
(Walther) by Miaxon Rizzo; grp
piano duets, "Andante" (Brumbas)
and "Seronade" (Goldmark), Alice
Beehart fa 39, and Joyce Vetter
fa 39.
Cello solo, "Sonata in A Minor" (Grieg), Rita Gusallussi, fc39; and the chorus under the direction of Miss Irene Feenbey, associate professor of voice, will give "The Heavenly Noel!" (Margaret Lang) with Maxine Roche as solist in Alice Russell accompanist.
Student Petition Asks Henry Be Considered For Football Position
★Athletic Board Never Has Considered 'Lone Star' Dietz as Possible Coach; Max Replogle Denies Statements Purportedly Made By Him Following Kansas State Victory
Indignant students, riled at the maneuvering of outsiders to interfere in what is strictly a student activity, are prepared to make their desires known in no uncertain fashion concerning football at the University. Petitions have been prepared and will be circulated on the Campus, among the students, startled, day expressing their sentiment.
Rumors that "Lone Star" Dietz is slated for the head coaching position by the Kansas Board of Regents are considered false by those in authority here.
The petition requests the Athletic Board to consider Gwin Henry, present director of athletics, as one of the nominees for the coaching position. It cites his records at College of Emporia, University of Missouri, and University of New Mexico.
Although no action was taken by the Board of Regents yesterday on the K.U. athletic situation, it will accept the recommendations of the special committee appointed to meet with the Athletic Board Wednesday
night. Such recommendations will concern the possibility of making the athletic director obligible to commit to a way to Gwinn Henry's appointment.
When W. B. Davis, chairman of the Athletic Board, was contacted last night, he had no comment to make.
In addition, other stories concerning the coaching situation on the Hill were found lacking in veracity. Max Replogle has denied, for example, that he used Ad Lindsay" after the Manhattan tavern victory. Replogle said:
The possibility of employing Dietz seems an absurdity as Mr. Dietz has not even been remotely considered by the University Athletic Board, it was learned last night. His record in some eight schools, it was pointed out, has been such that he would hardly be the man for Kansas.
"The players gave three chees
Furthermore, the sources disclosed that the Lawrence Journal World story chronicles Diate.
flat-World story biting Dellz for coach-bedship he is instigated by the same group who have "pressured" faculty members of the Athletic Board to retain the status quo.
"Nothing of the sort happened in the dressing room after the Kansas State game as was reported in a later edition of the Kansas City
for the coaching
staff after the
game, but as for
me pointing my
finger at the Star
reporter and say-
ing we understand
to understand we
won the game for
Ad and tell the
world about it"—
well, that was
entirely of the y
Max Replogle
entirely of the reporter's imagination.
"The Star's reporter (Erickson) called me up and asked me questions concerning the game and told me definitely they were not to be used for publication at my request; I said nothing except to answer yes and no to his queries. The report in the Star afterward couldn't have been interpreted from the inter view.
"I don't see where they got that stuff—yes, it is all right to use my name in denial of the story."
Bridge Tourney To Get Under Way Soon
Students may sign for either contract or auction. There will b prizes awarded the winners.
Applications for entrance in the student bridge tournament are still received at the Student Union Activities office in the sub-basement of the Memorial Union building. Entries should be made as soon as possible, in order that play may start before the Christmas recess.
Brandon Denies Kelly Was Victim Of His Assault
★Testimony in Trial Nearly Completed as Court Adjourned Until Tomorrow
Toppea, Dec. 3.-Special-Testimony in the trial of Frank Brandon, Toppea negro charged with first degree manslaughter in the death of Russell Kelly, was virtually completed last night when Judge Otis Hunge adjourned court until 9 o'clock Monday morning.
Taking the stand in his own behalf just before noon yesterday, Brandon testified he struck a motorist following a collision east of Topeka in 1937, but denied his victim was the 21-year-old University student
"I grabbed him by the buttonhole and smacked him," Brandon declared in a statement last May to County Attorney Paul Harvey. The statement, a lengthy affair, was introduced as evidence yesterday by the negro's attorneys, Charles Rooney and Elisha Scott. The statement said the other moristorist was also guilty of assaulting the victim's woman companion begged "Don't hit him any more." Says Didn't Kick
On direct examination, Brandon denied he had kicked the motorist and that he had threatened the other driver's young companion. The woman was the young woman was Miss Lela Edin, Russell Kelly's sweetheart.
After relating his version of the roadside struggle, Brandon was cross-examined by Lester M. Goodell, special prosecutor. Goodell repeatedly referred to the defendant's statement of last May and quoting excerpts from the statement, would ask Brandon:
"Were you asked that question and did you make that answer?"
Brandon consistently replied, "I don't remember."
The cross examination was frequently interrupted by the Defense Attorney Scott, who objected to Goodell's method of questioning Time after time, Judge Hungate overruled.
Brandon Admits Sneeding
Brandon admitted speeding, with his companions, from the scene of the incident, saying they feared the other motorist was carrying a gun. "Naw, I wasn't scared," Brandon answered a question from the prosecutor, "I did it for Peawler and Harry. They told me to step on it." Dr. R. I. Canuteman, director of the University health service, and Dr. A. E. Billings, Topeka physician, were called to the stand in the afternoon as the defense attempted to Kelly's death, due to a blood condition after the face and head. Doctor Billings was still testifying when Judge Hungate announced the court would adjourn.
WEATHER
Kansas: today, fair and warmer,
possible rain in eastern portion;
tomorrow, cooler.