PAGE TWO UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN, LAWRENCE, KANSAS SUNDAY, MARCH 27, 1938 Comment Billions for Death Not a Cent for Life The world spent about $400,000,000 for misery and death in the years 1914 to 1918. What was it worth? What did it gain the world? The present European troubles are but an outgrowth of that great war wherein were spent the men and money of the future, it is said. Nicholas Murray Butler has dramatized those figures in terms of what they could have ment to a world of peace: "We could have built a $2,500 house, furnished it with $1,000 worth of furniture, placed it in the middle of five acres of land, and given this estate outright to each and every family in the United States, Canada, Australia, Wales, Ireland, Scotland, France, Belgium, Germany, and Russia. "Out of what was left we could have set aside a sum at 5 per cent that would provide a $1,000 yearly salary for 125,000 nurses and another army of 125,000 teachers." "We could have given each city of 20,000 inhabitants or over, in each country named, a $5,000,000 library and a $10,000,-000 university. However, there seems to be a touch of impractical economics in such a plan in the eyes of the world. Can you imagine the nations of the world doing that much for their people? They cannot afford it? They cannot afford to provide for health, for higher education upon such extensive lines. They cannot afford to eradicate the miseries of unemployment—of slums—of all the social rottenness that corrupts the world. But they can afford to spend $400,000,000,000 and millions of lives of their youth to vindicate "national honor." Dams Needed Not Bridges What is really happening along the Tennessee river is so far below the surface that the waves which are reported on the front page may mean nothing at all. Then again, they may. Certain it is that there is a long-standing disagreement between the chairman of TVA, Arthur E. Morgan, and the other two members of the authority's board, David E. Lilienthal and Harcourt A. Morgan, B. E: "Ted" Schultz, former Y.M.C.A. secretary at the University and now chairman of TVA's personnel division, speaking in Estes Park, Colo., last summer, tended to discount any disagreement which might exist. But that can hardly be done now. Whether the difference is, as the New Republic intuitates, a certain vigorousness in Lilienthal which is lacking in his chief and, hence, an animosity between the two men created by the accumulation of minor differences from time to time, cannot yet be determined. But differences there are which impair the effectiveness of what Stuart Chase has called "the New Deal's greatest asset." It seems no more than fair that President Roosevelt should ask for the minority member's resignation, even though he is chairman, when it has become clear that co-operation among the members is no longer possible. That he should force that resignation is clearly within his preoperative. There will be a Congressional investigation of TVA; that much seems certain. But Senators Norris and Barkley must continue to stand firmly for an impartial investigation. Highway safety education for drivers has proved successful in reducing automobile accidents. Norris, as god-father of TVA, realizes that his partiality for the authority is a foregone conclusion and has graciously eliminated himself as a candidate for membership on the investigating committee, though few men can surpass him in an understanding of electric power. But not Harry Bridges of New Hampshire. An arch-enemy of TVA, he seeks the chairmanship of this committee and hopes to give a sound drubbing to perhaps the most significant accomplishment of the Roosevelt administration. What the Tennessee valley needs is dams— not Bridges! An investigation carried on by the Harvard University Bureau for Street Traffic Research showed that specific education of 500 accident repeaters with planned driving tests reduced by about 90 per cent. Safety Education Reduces Accidents A follow-up check of 500 repeaters who had been given instruction and had taken the tests devised by the bureau revealed a 90 per cent reduction in accidents. A second group of 500 repeaters who received a general but not specific education achieved a reduction of 60 per cent. Both groups were compared with a control group of 500 repeaters who received no instruction. Tests developed by the bureau includes examination on speed estimation, brake reaction time, co-ordination, vigilance, hearing and glare, color, vision, and miniature highway tests. These tests also revealed that under the age of 25 "drivers with good ability get into trouble as much as those with poorer ability." The reason for this is, according to a statement by Dr. T.W. Forbes, research associate, that "because of over confidence and carelessness they did not use their full driving ability." One of the significant facts brought out in the investigation was that a "program of planned tests and education was 50 per cent more efficient than general attempts." This fact should encourage us to plan carefully and deliberately an efficient educational program for drivers—especially for young drivers who are just beginning to drive—in order to secure the best results in accident prevention. There is a definite need for education in safe driving habits. Safety is a matter of habit—a habit that can be acquired under instruction. Safe driving habits, when once formed, will stick to the driver and help him avoid the mistakes that lead to accidents and death. We cannot afford to pay for drivers' mistakes with human lives. We have the potential facilities, we must have courage, to defeat syphilis on its own ground. A victory in this section of the fight against disease will mean much to the protection of our most valuable resource—human life, and particularly, young human life. Official University Bulletin Notice due at Chancellor's Office at 3 p.m., preceding regular publication day at 11:00 a.m. Vol. 35 SUNDAY, MARCH 27, 1938 No. 123 --gage in intensive study before and during examination periods. 'Professors Partly To Blame' CHRISTIAN SCIENCE ORGANIZATION: The regular weekly meeting will be held Tuesday afternoon in room C. Myers hall. All students and faculty members interested are invited to attend—Jack Dalby EMPLOYMENT FOR WOMEN STUDENTS: Will any student who is interested in selling on commission basis please register at the Women's Employment bureau and submit a letter-Marie Miller, Assistant to Advisor to Women. HATTIE ELIZAETH LEWIS PRIZE ESSAYS: All contestants for this year must stand in at the center of a circle of all members of the discussion by April 1. See placards in the detailed diagrams - Seba Eldrigha, Chairman of Committee. "IMS" COMMISSION: The "Ims" Commission of Y.W.C.A. will meet Tuesday afternoon at 4:30 at Henley house. Miss Pheib Clark will speak and lead activities for the Ims Committee interested are invited to come—Jeanne Youngman. OFFICIAL STUDENT CORRESPONDENTS BUREAU: Mr. Henry Werner will speak at the meeting Wednesday and Friday of the Journalism building. His topic will be "The Union Building and How It Affects Student Life." There will be a discussion of the prizes to be correspondent are urged to attend—C. H Mullen, Chairman. SETSE POOC: Setse PooC will meet at 5 o'clock today at Henley House. There will be a discussion of the tentative Estes program. Everyone interested is invited.-Edna May Parks. SPANISH CLUB: El Ateneo will meet this Thursday at 3:30 in CLB Strong Frank hall. Professor Karl Matten will give an illustrated lecture on Spanish literature and history, the public is invited.-Karl Rupemhal, President. University Daily Kansan Official Student Power of THE UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS LAWRENCE, KANSAN PUBLISHER DAVID E. PARTRIDGE Every day large daily papers throughout the country receive dozens of mimeographed "news releases" from corporations or other private interests who have an ax to grind by seeing to it that certain information appears before the public. Editorial Staff EDITOR-IN-CHEF BRIAN EASTEEM, MARTIN BENTON and DAVID KENNAMY TOM A. FELD ASSOCIATE EDITOR MANAGING EDITOR MARVIN GOEBEL CAMPUS EDITOR BILL TYLER AND GEOGRAPH CLARK SUNDAY EDITOR JIM LEE NEW EDITOR BILL FITZGERald SOCIETY EDITOR DONNY NEHTHESS NEW EDITOR NATE FISH MAKEUP EDITOR JEAN THOMAS and MARY JOHN REWRITER DICK MARTIN REWRITER HEATH HENRY Kantan Board Members News Staff J. HOWARD RUSCO DAVID E. PARTRIGE KINNESHIP MORGAN BACKE VALLEY TROSSON F. QUENTEN BROWN WILLIAM FITZGERald DREW LAUGHTIGH TOM A. ELLIIS MARTIN BENTTON MARVIN GOBEEL JAME FLOODE MORRIS HEIMLEIN ELTON E. CARTER ALAN ASHER TOM A. ELLIIS These "canned hand-outs," as editors call them, usually contain interesting information, maybe actual news, handled in an expert way. Whatever facts or figures may appear in them can usually be verified by research. For this reason, most editors at one time used them whenever nothing more pressing presented itself. Now, because he is inclined to regard such material simply as unpaid-for advertising, the editor usually consigns them profanely to the wastebasket. Figures Probably Fairly Accurate Kansan Presents Lesson One in Propaganda Manual 1937 Member 1938 Associated College Press Distributor of College Direct The Kanas is not immune from such releases. The following story, addressed to the publisher, recently found its way to the news desk, where it successfully passed several student copy-readers and editors until a faculty member begged to smell a rat. In the first place, the name of the University and the figures contained in the first paragraph were typed in, while the rest of the story was minegraphed. This of course invaded another part of the story, which was conducted here. However, that is not important. The figures are probably fairly accurate. The 'Joker' Appears BUSINESS MANAGER F. QUENTIN BROW REPRESENTED FOR NATIONAL ADVERTISING BY National Advertising Services, Inc. 242 MADISON AVE. NEW YORK, N.Y. ENGLISH BOSTON SAN FRANCisco CHICAGO BOSTON Since it is interesting and timely, we are printing the story for what it is worth. The joker, of course, may be found in the last line. Remember that display you saw in a local book-store show case recently? Entured as second-class master, September 17, 1910, at the post office at Lawrence, KS. "Students of the University paid for their cramming in the last examination with a loss of 7.004 pounds in weight, it is estimated by the Bureau of Educational Surveys, New York City, Quill Club Meeting Plans Initiation for Pledges "The bureau arrived at the figure by multiplying an average of two students in each representative group by 90 per cent of the University students who engage in intensive study before and during examination periods. 'Professors Partly To Blame' Feeh Rune, local chapter of the American College Quill Club, held its weekly meeting Thursday in Fresher hall. Plans for initiation of pledges were discussed. Arrangements were made to dress "author style" at the meeting. Roberta Hackman read a paper on psychology, Martin Mauley read a poem on "Family History," Muriel Johnson read a paper called "Growth Habits" and the Apaches reed two—one entitled "The Collin the other "The Forest." "Dating is totally unknown in Venezuela," said Charles Vogeler, c'unel, whose home is in Venezuela, in a recent talk at Henley house. "The young people do not miss灾 because they have never known it." In discussing the customs of his native country, Vogeler said that some families adhere to the old custom of selecting their children's matrimonial partners. A girl does not know how or a social event unchaperoned. Dating Unknown In Venezuela, Says Vogeler "According to the bureau, professors and textbooks are as much to blame for cramming as the students themselves. Too often the instructor does not provide his class with a sufficiently clear overview of the entire course, or does not review the course in outline form because it is hard to understand that the student becomes hopelessly involved in a mass of facts and ideas and resorts to cramming as a final desperate measure. Girls usually marry at the age of 16 or 17. The average engagement lasts from $1/2 to 2 years. The couple is not left unchaperoned until a wedding. Most brides provide a house and urnishmets for the voweer couple. "Sometimes the instructor is to blame for not couching lectures in terms understandable to the average student, and frequently the textbook lacks continuity and organization, or presents the course in too pan- At present there are no coeducational schools, and girls seldom acquire a high school education. Venezuela is the second largest oil producing country in the world. Because of its income from this source, there are no taxes in the country. Most of the clothing of the higher class is imported from Europe and the United States. Modern farm implements are used, about 95 per cent of which come from the United States. The business man's day usually begins when he rises at 8 o'clock and has breakfast. At 9 o'clock he goes to the office for two hours work. After lunch he sleeps until 3 p.m. and then works until 5 o'clock. If one is invited to dinner at 8 o'clock, he will at 10 o'clock. One who goes on time find he has made an embarrassing mistake. Bull fights fill the same place in Venezuela as does football in the United States. Cock fighting is also popular. "And, while it is nothing to me," he says, "in Venezuela we have the greatest variety of snakes in the world." derous and technical a manner for the average student's comprehension. "This is particularly true of the 52 per cent of all students who, according to Dr. John Black Johnson, retired dean of the University of Minnesota College of Science, Literature and the Arts, can never become 'successful students.' Students pass at all but for the use of college outlines or other supplementary aids to study." Professor Nash Addresses Directors of Physical Education Prof. Bert A. Nash of the School of Education, spoke yesterday afternoon at the state meeting of school board officials in Pittsburg State Teachers College. Professor Nahs's topic was "Mental Health and Physical Education". He emphasized the importance of a well-organized school with a well-organized personality. What's Happening This Week On the Campus; MONDAY - Sachem meeting, Pine room, 4:30. **Plano team**, Vilva Vronkay and Victor Babin in Hoch auditorium, 8:20 p.m. TUESDAY—W.S.G.A. meeting, Pine room, 7 p.m. * Vocational Guidance lecture, Miss Olga HoslaGy, 7 to 8 p.m. THURSDAY—League of Women Voters meeting in Pine room, 4:30. *M.V.C.M. legatures in ballroom at 4:30.* FRIDAY* _Reinterpretation of Religion meeting. 4.30 in Pine room. ● April Fool vapurna, 9 p.m. in ballroom. SATURDAY—Phi Delta Theta party in hallroom. ● Kansas track team to Texas Relays. At the Theaters: DICKINSON-Sunday through Thursday: "Bluebeard's Eighth Wife" with Claudette Conlee, Gary Cooper, Edward Everett Horton, David Niven, Herman Bing and Patterson. • Friday and Saturday showing of "The Hurricane" with Darcy Lasmour and Jon Hall. GRANADA—Now playing through Wednesday: Jeanne AppleDonald and Nelson Eddy in David Belasco's stage hit, "Girl of the Golden West. ● Thursday through Saturday: Bobby Breen and Ned Sparks in "Hawaii Calls." VARSITY—Sunday through Tuesday; "Mountain Music" with Bob Burns, Martha Rray and Rye Davis; and "Scandal Street" (first run) with Lew Ayres, Lue Campbell and Roscoe Karns. ● Wednesday and Thursday; "Maid of Silem" with Claudette Colbert and Fred MacMurray; and "King Solomon's Mines" with Paul Robeson, Roland Young and Anna Lee (first run). ● Friday and Saturday; "Night in the Woods," Jack Kernel and Stewart; and "Atlantic Flight" with Dick Merrill, Jack Lambie and Paula Stone (both first runs). **PATTEE** - Sunday through Tuesday; Mark Twain's "Prince and the Pauper" with Errol Flynn and the Mauch Twin;s and "Everybody's Doing It!" featuring Preston Foster and Sally Ellers. ● Wednesday: Hollywood Stadium Museum the stage. ● Thursday through Saturday: Mr. Dodd Takes the Air" with Kenny Baker; and "Rolling Caravans," with John Luden and Buzz Barton. Swing Music Has Meaning All Its Own Schenected, N.Y.-(UP)—To help the befuddled layman along in the "swing" crazy world, professional musicians have compiled a "dictionary" of terms used by orchestra men. To you, an alligator may be a reptile, but to an orchestra man it's a fellow musician. Likewise, to the uneducated, cats are household pets, but swimers know cats as swing-adapted dancers. The "dictionary," with liberal translations, follows: Long underwear men - classical musicians. Lots of jam—plenty of improvised playing Tron harp - vibraphone. Gawk box - bond stand. Liceorie stick - clarinet. Dixie - swing music. Honey - sweet music. In the groove - dancers or musicians melow with swing music. A big band - a good tune. Stomp and rave—dance and sing. Kick it around—passionate playing Armstrongs—high swing notes as hit by Louis Armstrong, Negro orchestra leader. Kick the doghouse-play the bass drum Beating the skins—playing the drums. A big bang—a good tim Rugcutters—swingsters. 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