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UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN, LAWRENCE, KANSAS
THURSDAY, MARCH 10, 1938
Comment
'The Road to Glory Leads But to Death'
Victory is fruitless—no country ever wins a wac in modern warfare.
Japan is beginning to realize this. She is getting tired of war. Slowly she is learning that war even to the victor, is destructive both financially and morally, and now after eight months of conflict she is becoming weary and disturbed over the outcome.
Japan's campaign in China has been successful. She has captured both the capital and the chief commercial cities as well as some of the richest provinces and though she has lost 200,000 men, China has lost 500,000.
News reports reveal that "Japanese are meeting with stubborn resistance on the field and a cooling enthusiasm for the conflict among their people at home." The Chinese people on the other hand are determined to fight to the last man. China, as a nation, is being defeated, but her people are far from conquered and her morale seems higher than before.
Yes, Japan is winning a war. But what is she winning that can stand out against the loss of her prestige? the cold contempt of other nations? the economic waste? and above all, the loss of the ancient respect for government traditional among her own people?
It appears to be a victory without gain, and a loss that will be hard to repair.
What would you give for a signature by Shakespeare?
A new one has been discovered—the seventh one to date—and authenticated after 19 months of research by Prof. B. Roland Lewis, of the Shakespeare laboratory of the University of Utah. It is reasonable to assume that bidding has already begun for possession of this signature—bidding which will doubtless run into hundreds of thousands of dollars.
Valuable? Of Course--
But Don't Ask 'What For?'
Bidding for what? that a scrap of ancient paper may be gathered into the sale seclusion of some private collection, or some dusty unrequented museum, there to lie until it is forgotten by all save the collectors who will squabble for its possession?
The signature is not historically significant—does not add one iota to our knowledge of its author—cannot possibly aid in the interpretation of one line in all his works. It cannot provide its ultimate possessor with either material or cultural values even remotely commensurate with the purchase price. The signature is nothing more nor less than a succession of scrawls and scratches without even the redeeming grace of noticeable esthetic quality.
How Shakespeare would have laughed—and wept. He who knew so much of poverty and need; who understood so well the follies of his fellow men. Falstaff might have spoken a few more lines—had Shakespeare known.
But he never knew. And playwrights will continue to starve until, if ever, they become "successful." America will continue in its ignorance of drama. Potential talent will continue to die, undeveloped, in urban slums or backward bicultural settings.
All because we are such a practical people.
An Honest Proposition Or a Thugs' Paradise-prizes to give everyone a chance; and a prize limit.
Legalized lotteries are holding the center of the stage among current taxation ideas. The objections to a federal lottery are mainly moral. It would tempt people to gamble; it is beneath the dignity of our government; money needed for staples might be wasted. But a brief glimpse into pre-lottery facts presents a different picture.
Moral objections can be overcome by pointing out that today the bulk of our annual lottery investment, some four billions, goes to racketeers who run the "numbers" and "policy" games. Surely illegal gambling does more to damage the character of a people than legal chance games, to say nothing about the moral responsibility of supporting hundreds of "thus."
Movie-goers flocked to the theaters on bank night. It is a very human desire to risk a little to win a lot. That desire can be made a source of constructive contributions to general welfare. The billion dollars now bootlegged from the United States in Irish, Cuban, French and other tickets might well be used as an additional field of revenue for a badly unbalanced budget at home.
The dual objective of a national lottery, raising tax money and destroying the livelihood of gangsters would necessitate a federal monopoly of lotteries to avoid state competition; low-priced tickets to compete favorably with "racker" tickets; post office sales sales in order to keep overhead at a minimum; plenty of low
A conservative estimate of lottery revenue for a year would be $75,700,000. Washington, DC, residents will average an $60 each a year on chances. Cutting that in half for the whole American population would give us $3,900,000,000. Allowing the government only 25 per cent profit, the sum of $75,700,000 is reached.
Since we must pay all government costs anyway, and since gambling and lotteries are a matter of factual truth with apparently no means for being eradicated, why not make them legal and derive a legitimate revenue from honesty-rum lotteries?
'Alarmed' Is Unduly Alarmed
Campus Opinion
Editor, Daily Kansan:
Even though the ASU, often acts as a "sit-on the cracker-box," and a "spit-and-argue club," such an organization serves a definite purpose and performs a useful function on the Hill.
One of the prime services of a liberal organization is to prevent colleges and universities from turning up graduate, graduate, graduate, on an assembly line, or even to send them to trade in the same thoughts, some ideas, same concepts for the use of the next generation who arrives in college. The U-miner is a user-sided shoes, while it attends the U-miner-site-ee.
Critics of the ASU, have neglected t he four demands of a student, and have helped to sponsor. Aid in their association with another students become exposed, at least, and often aware of the social conflicts, problems, enrages of the
In reality, not enough radical organizations exist-
nor are they vocally voiceless enough. Yours.
Think Again, "Alarmed"
Editor, Daily Kansan:
May I suggest that when "Alarmed" has another hour to spare he sit himself down before another blank piece of paper and submit to the Kankan his evaluation of the other T23 organizations on this Hill listed.
This doesn't include the Young Republican Chu whose benefits to the students, and whose leaders, into whose hands it was shoved, are not to be questioned.
Betecha the A.S.U. has some company, betcha.
Official University Bulletin
Notices due at Camellia's Office at 3 p.m., preceding
regular publication on Tuesday, 8 a.m.
and Sunday, 10 a.m.
Vol. 35 Thursday, March 10, 1938 No.
--until now it occupies large permanent quarters in the Memorial Union building.
A. S.M.E. The student branch of the A.S.M.E. meet at 8 p.m. this evening in Marvin hall auditorium. Two student papers will be presented "Engineering for Business" by U.S. WI USWU, Eileen Elchen and "Plastics" by Guiy-Bixie-Alkotson
MATHEMATICS CLUB: There will be a meeting, a Mathematica Club at 130 this afternoon in 200 Frank R. Becker's classroom on "Some Consequences of the Special Theory of Relativity": Visitors are welcome—Chris E. Riekart
MEN'S STUDENT COUNCIL. All members should meet in Central Administration building at one o'clock today to have the picture taken.-Moe Ettenson, Secretary.
W.Y.C.A. CABINET MEETING: The W.Y.C.A. cabinet
years-long home face at 7 o'clock this evening.
—Eloise Statesen
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MAKEUP EDITOR          JEAN THOMAS and MARY JOHNSON
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Today's Vote Is Twenty Eighth in W.S.G.A. History
This is the twenty-eighth year the W.S.G.A. has played an important part in the governing of University of Kansas students. In January, 1912, the W.S.G.A.-the Women's Student Government Association—obtained the authority to enforce its rulings. One of the first rules it made was that no dates were to be permitted on nights preceding school days. In making the rule it was decided that dates to and from the library and University entertainments would be allowed, but steps for refreshments or to see a nickelodeon were taboo.
Bob Beeler, c'40
W. S.G.A., a team a custom which began early in the organization's history, have been held regularly to give University women an opportunity to know each other. One year, in 1917, instead of tees weekly knitting parties were held for the benefit of soldiers.
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DIVID E. PAYRISHUE
MARTIN MORE
GRAVITE VANCE
F. QUENTIN BROWN
WILLIAM FITZURBAL
M. MCLAUGHEY
EDWARD BANNETT
MARTIN ENBOTTON
MARVIN COBELER
MARTIN MOORE
MORIS THOMPSON
FUTON E. CATTER
ALAN KAHNER
ALEX T. LAUREN
Prior to 1920 the W.S.G.A. was regarded chiefly as a police body. Beginning in that year programs were advanced for the betterment of the University and the aid of the students. In 1920 also the W.S.G.A. adopted a resolution that women would be becoming popular among women students. The fads were gingham aprons and khaki suits.
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Acting on their resolution, they held an "Old Clothes Community Party" in Robinson gymnasium. After some discussion it was decided that they would not require men to wear overalls. Most of them wore old army uniforms. The dance cost 25 cents per person, "to encourage the attendance of men and women without dates."
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Immediately following the war the W.S.G.A. sponsored several dances, the music for which was furnished by the college players, troop drummer and violinist. Sometimes the violinist was omitted. In 1920 the University was made a member of the Middle Western Inter-College Association for Women's Self Government, and sent representatives to the yearly conferences it held. The name "Women's Student Government Association" is now used by the Self Governing Association," in 1924. Dating rules perhaps show more interesting development than any other rulings which have been made by the association. The first modification of such dates so that they should not extend later than 8 o'clock Closet Night, finally, changed to 10, and then back to 10:30 p.m. Among other concessions made to patriotism during the World War was the decision of the W.S.G.A. that limitations on dates would be waived for the last 10 days an enlisted man spent in school. The W.S.G.A. originated "mildy dances"; at which no men were allowed to the end of the war Music was furnished by piano and trans.
The book exchange is one of the oldest and most useful institutions established by the association. Originally it was begun in a booth in Fraser hall, and opened only a few days each semester. Receipts were given students wishing to sell books, while others received those case the book was sold. The exchange was so popular and remained so useful to students that it has expanded
Throughout its history the W.S. G.A. has maintained its entity as a student governing body entirely under the direction of a mere puppet for administrators.
U. S. To Mark Constitution's 150-Year Span
Philadelphia, March 9—(UP)—President Roosevelt will be asked to come here June 21 to lead the nation in celebration of the 150th anniversary of ratification of the United State Constitution.
The Pennsylvania Constitution Commemoration Committee, announced that Mr. Rosewell would be invited to address what is expected to be the largest outdoor audience ever assembled in the nation. The address would be in Municipal Stadium, which seats 102,000 in stands, while thousands more can be placed by placing benches on the field.
the celebration will open June 17,
according to Albert M. Greenfield,
chairman of the committee, which is
co-operating with the U. S. Constitution
Sesquicentennial Commission.
"Good Neighbor Day," with foreign warships and U. S. navy vessels maneuvering on the Delaware River, for a celebration, under tentative plans.
June 18 will feature a "Cavalcade of Progress," a papeget of American business during 150 years of constitutional government; "Liberty Day," which falls on Sunday, June 19, will be set aside as a day of worship and historical pilgrimages, followed by "Youth Day," with a proclamation of children emphasizing the importance of the constitution to them.
Naval, air and military demonstrations are scheduled for "Ratification Day." June 21, prior to the celebration at Municipal Stadium.
Denver. —(UP)—Burrel Mulkey's ability to stay right-side-up on an unbroken bronze brought him more than $100 a minute last year, he revealed between buckings at the National Western livestock show here.
"It's nice work, if you can take it,
"the world champion broma rider said.
"And the nice thing about it is that
you only work 12 seconds a day
when there's a rodeo—and only five
dave a week then."
Bronco Buster
Rides Minute
And Gets $100
Last year the 31-year-old cow-
ear earned between $5,000 and
$10,000 and did it all in about 52
minutes of work.
"The working time doesn't sound like much, but you sure enough do a lot of riding in 12 seconds time if you stay on," Mukley said. A rider has to "stay on" to win prize money and earn the highest highest paid men in the business.
Mukley was reared on a ranch in Salmon, Idaho. He does not intend to give up the "brune breaking" as he has proposed a profitable as it has thus far, he said.
Saskatchewan Rewards Man Who Found Gold
"It's a good business," he smiled, "peaceful most of the time and not a chance of a sit-down strike."
Beginna, Saskatchewan.—(UP)—The Saskatchewan government did not forget Gus Nyman for his service to the province.
A prospector, Nyman was the first to discover gold-hard ore in the Goldfields n e r n. Saskatchewan's fastest growing northwestern mines are located there.
Truck Drivers Safest
In gratitude the provincial legislature bequeathed Nyman five lots in the thriving village of Goldfields.
Reports of the Kansas Highway Patrol and field observations indicate that truck drivers generally are among the best operators on the highways. Patrolmen find that truck drivers usually are eager and willing to comply with any rules and regulations, that they have a constant awareness that they keep their equipment properly lighted, dim their lights for approaching traffic, and observe the state and speed zone signs.
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