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The Official Student Paper of the University of Kansas
NUMBER 102
VOLUME XXXV
LAWRENCE, KANSAS, FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 25. $ _{1000} $
High School Debaters Arrive
Finals Are To Be Belt Today and Tomorrow In Fraser Hall; Three Classes Represented
Debaters began to arrive last evening for the final debates of the Kansas high schools, to be held at the University this afternoon and tomorrow, and by noon there will be between 150 and 200 debaters and their coaches on the Campus. With them will come a score of extempore sportsmanship in preparation of this type of high school competition. The debate is on the subject of the unicameral system for state legislatures.
Debates will be in three classes, according to size of the high school, and will be arranged for three rounds in each class this afternoon and evening. After the close of the third round, reports of the judges will be opened and the semi-finalists determined.
Visiting debaters, coaches and sponsors, and extemporaneous speakers, will attend a luncheon at the Memorial Union this evening.
Will Attend Luncheon
Debates in Class B will be first to get under way. Participants will meet in Fraser theater at 12:30, to be assigned to rooms for the open session. Attendance is 1 o'clock. Following are the pairings for the first round of Class B:
Holton aff, vs. Osawatomie neg.
Osawatomie aff, vs. Junction City
neg.
Junction City aff. vs. Hays neg.
Hays aff. vs. Hoxie neg.
Hoxie aff. vs. Holton neg.
Hiwiatha aff. vs. Fredonia neg.
Fredonia aff. vs. Marysville, nig.
Marysville aff. vs. Dodge, nig.
Dodge aff. vs. Dodge, nig.
Dodge City aff. vs. Hiwiatha neg.
Schedules Are Staggered
Paola aff. vs. Eureka neg.
Eurcaff aff. vs. Wakeeye neg.
Wakeeye vs. Elsworth neg
W麓worth aff. vs. Medicine Lodge
Medicine Lodge aff. vs. Paola neg. In the second round, affirmative teams drop down one and negative teams drop down one in the listing. For the third round, negative teams drop down still another in the listing. In the same way, the schedules of Classes A and B are c scattered for three rounds.
Lawrence aff. vs. Independence neg.
Debaters of Classes A and C meet in Fraser theater at 1:40, and begin some debates at 2 o'clock, but the debate continues. Following is the Class A schedule:
Independence aff. vs. Russell neg.
Russell aff. vs. Wellington neg.
Wellington aff. vs. Newton neg.
Newton aff. vs. Lawrence neg.
Class C:
Topeka aff. vs. Coffeyville neg.
Coffeyville aff. vs. Salina neg.
Salina aff. vs. ElDorado neg.
ElDorado aff. vs. Wichita neg.
Wichita N. aff. vs. Topeka neg.
Following is the first round for
the Class 1.
Further off. aff. vs. Reading neg.
Reading neg. Johnson neg.
Johnson neg. Halstead off. aff. vs. Oakley neg.
Oakley neg. Bucklin neg.
Bucklin neg.
Neosho Rapids aff. vs. Washington
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Washington aff. vs. Cullison neg.
Cullison aff. vs. Canton neg.
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HAY by WIRE
WIRE
--right way, now, right way! Hurry, hurry, hurry!
No—it's not the opening bars or that "Snake Charmer" record, o which you are all so tired. It's just a mild sample of what you'll hear this evening when the second WS-GA. carnival swings into action. From all reports they plan to swing high, too. Not on item h has been overlooked, from bellow barkers to pink lemonade.
The 14 or 15 boys at the A.T.O. house who are going through "H-week" had about as rough a time at the mid-week Wednesday as they ever had in their lives. The poor guys had to wear curbur underwear. The undercover attire ranged everywhere from fellow set the style by wearing checked burp. If any of these fellows attended the concert, he probably won the squirier's prize It's a rough deal.
The Independents are planning a three-hour dance for the near future. The theme of the dance has not been decided upon yet, but may be along the woods and in their dances are rapid-gaining patrons, with the dancers finding that an additional two feet of space is a great help. ...
Joe-K
Butch, the journalism cat, whispered this one to us! Two vultures
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A. M. Landon Comments On Proposed Investigation
The Kansan recently wrote Alfred M. Landon requesting a statement on the nonsupported "red investigation" in the University.
The request: "Deeming you one of the best known and most influential men in the state, the Kansan would be grateful! for a general comment on the suggested 'red investigation' in the University and throughout the state."
Last night the Kansas received the following reply from Mr.
Landon:
Mr. Marvin Goebel
Managing Editor University Daily Kansan Lawrence, Kansas
Dear Mr. Goebel:
In reply to your letter of February 20 I want to say that freedom of speech must permit a man to say what he thinks, although we may not agree with his views, and academic freedom is essential to free speech. The true test of our belief in freedom of speech comes when we listen to someone who expresses views which we abhor, and when we are willing to make the fight to permit the expression of such views. This is true whether it is in Kansas or New Jersey.
Of course, academic freedom cannot be stretched to permit a teacher, of all people, to go outside the bounds of decency and good taste. What might very properly be taught to an advanced class and in special subjects can be questioned if taught to a more general group. But, this does not apply to political and economic views. A frank discussion of theories of government should always be free and unrestricted.
There is a counter obligation if we are to enjoy freedom of speech. The teacher who seeks academic freedom must be the most tolerant of the views of others. Likewise, he must be tolerant of the views of the student, and should not expect to force his opinions upon students simply because he has the use of the classroom. Too many are inclined to attribute uterior motives to all who differ with them. They yell about academic freedom when they are pinched, but don't want to grant the other fellow the same privileges. Those who claim this privilege must exercise the greatest care not to misrepresent facts or the views of others who may differ with them.
I abhor communism. It cannot permit the freedom, privileges and tolerance which we enjoy under a representative democracy. But if we are to have democracy, we must not make the same mistake.
Doctor Landes pointed out, too, that the search for abundant supplies of underground water has changed much in recent years. Formerly there was a hit-or-miss method, including perhaps the use of clairvoyance or water witching; now it is realized that the occurrence of underground water is a geological problem.
Sincerely yours,
(Signed) ALF M. LANDON
Doctor Landes suggested also that the study of geology might well be an avocation, through the added exploration, the edge of geology gave the traveler.
Senior students in the School of Business will be interviewed this morning by Wayne Clover, representative of the Penn Mutual Life Insurance company of Wichita, according to Dean Frank T. Stockton. Such interviews are conducted on the school, on the basis of student preferences. An already selected group of seniors will meet Mr. Clover today.
Lists Fields Open in Geology
"A comparatively recent field," said Doctor Landes, "is the application of geological knowledge to engineering problems. The strength of rock on which it is proposed to foot large bridges and enormously heavy dams are essentially geological features of the engineered systems of engineers to realize this in the past has led to some very disastrous failures of reservoirs, dams, and bridges."
Geology as a vocation was the theme of a radio talk by Dr. K. K. Landes, professor of geology at the University and assistant state geologist, delivered over the University's station, KFKU, yesterday afternoon as a part of a series especially for high school students.
After listing the more commonly known fields for the geologist—teaching, or serving as geologist for the federal or a state geological survey, Dr. Laudes said that mining companies in general have come to know the value of expert geological advice.
Dancers Attend Symposium Today
Dance symposiums have been a regular part of the dance activities of eastern colleges for six or seven years. The program is planned for any Kansas college.
About 20 members of Tau Sigma, women's honorary dance sorority, will attend a state dance symposium to be held at Manhattan today.
The symposium is not a professional show. A round table discussion, luncheon, and program give each group a chance to find out what is being done elsewhere in the state.
All colleges within a given area are invited to participate and each school prepares about a half-hour demonstration — a dance technique, composition, costuming or dance presentation — for a program.
Busy Senate Fails To Act On 'Red' Probe
Harlan Lanter, c'40, a member of the football team, underwent an appendicitis operation Wednesday in Mary hospital in Kansas City, Mo.
Negro Student Varsity, Memorial Union. 2 a.m.
Clara Seperius of Wichita, who has studied under V on Laban in Germany, will present a dance recital Saturday afternoon.
Friday, Feb. 25
Muir-Carper Resolution Is Passed by Ways and Means Committee After Amending
Undergoes Appendectomy
W. S.G.A. Carnival, Robinson gymnasium, 12 p.m.
Young People of Christian Church, Myers hall, 8-11 p.m.
By Harry 'Scoop' Hill, c'40. and Charles Alexander e'38
Alpha Tau Omega and Pi Kappa Alpha, Memorial Union, 12 p.m.
Authorized Parties
A sluggishly moving senate, impeded by lengthy debate and numerous amendments on a conservation bill, found no time yesterday to act upon the Muir-Carper house resolution to investigate subversive activities and propaganda in the state.
Saturday, Feb. 26
Alpha Kappa Psi, I.O.O.F. hall,
12 p.m.
Sigma Chi, chapter house, 12 p.m.
The committee on ways and means amended and passed the resolution yesterday following a public hearing at which three University students presented the school's viewpoint on the proposed investigation.
The committee had previously reported favorably on the Skoward-Warren senate resolution on the same subject. Both resolutions are on the senate calendar to be brought up before the committee of the whole senate. Differences between the measures are principally that $15,000 would be appropriated in the senate resolution while the house measure calls for $7,500 appropriation, and the senate resolution includes inspection of all appropriations to all state institutions.
Students who appeared before the ways and means committee were: Martin Maloney, gr, Quentin Brown, T38, and Do Voorhees, c'38.
ELIZABETH MEGUIAR.
Adviser to Women, for the Joint Committee on Student Affairs.
"We are interested primarily in shielding the University from unfair publicity," Brown told the committee. "We are not trying to block this bill; it's only that a great majority of students at the University would not be given a fair deal under this probe."
Appear Before Committee
Maloney said, "T'll admit that there is a relatively small group of these radical students. But I don't think that is particularly phenomenal in any school or any community. I can tell you 'nonestly' and without reservation that I have never had any instructor, either in class or privately, say anything either opposed to our form of government or in favor of any other form of government."
"We sincerely feel that an investigation is not the best thing for the University," Voorhees explained to the committee, "but at the same time we are confident we have nothing to fear. If the investigation is deemed advisable by the senate, I should like to tell you that our student group is anxious to co-operate in every possible way."
Clay C. Carper, co-author of the house resolution, explained h's viewpoint: "We believe there are ample grounds for some kind of an investigation, not only in the University of Kansas, but in other state universities, we believe in keeping America under the democratic form of government."
"Merchants of Lawrence," Edwin F. Albs, Douglas county representative in the house, informed the b committee, "interested in the University and in seeing that there is as large an attendance there as possible, want something done to re-continue." Continued on page 1).
Carper Explains Viewpoint
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San Luis Obisjo, Calif., Feb. 24.—(UP)—A cabin monoplane, groping for a landing on a fog-blanketed land, crashed on the San Simone ranch of William Randolph Hearst late today, killing two members of the English nobility and the pilot.
Baron Perence Conyngham-Plunket of England and his wife, the daughter of Fanny Ward, were burned to death when the plane caught fire as it struck the ground, nearly a mile short of the airport.
The pilot, P. J. Phillips, Burbank,
was thrown clear of the wreckage
but was dead when aid reached him
Three Killed
Three Killed In California Plane Crash
Will Welcome Investigation
Chancellor Lindley and Professor Templin Talk To Correspondents
"The University of Kansas belongs to the people of the state, and we will welcome any impartial investigation," said Chancellor Lindley in a brief talk yesterday afternoon to members of the Students Correspondents bureau at the University. A score or more students, who have arranged or met their home-office, attended the meeting, regularly scheduled for this time.
Prof. Olin Templin, secretary of the University Endowment Association, who was the scheduled speaker for the meeting, said he had been connected with the University for almost sixty years, and that previous flurries had not destroyed the University.
Chancellor Lindley spoke briefly, commending the correspondents for the fine letters they were writing home, and suggested that they continue, as they had all year, to report the events of the University as they occur. The Chancellor added writings, citing the high school debating tournament which opens today.
Professor Templin's talk was about the various prizes, loans and gift scholarships awarded at the University each year.
Grant Degrees In Education
The faculty of the School of Education approved three B.S. degrees in education and a d six University teacher's diplomas in their meeting Feb. 22. A new course, "Children's Literature," to be offered by the English department, was also also approved by the School of Education staff.
'Baby Shows' and 'Smokey Joe's Are Examples of Carnival Fun
This course of two hours credit is now required by the State Board of Education for the 60-hour elementary teacher's certificate.
Persons granted University teacher's diplomas are:
Myra Nannette Erskine, Rosetta Johnnie Jackson, Margorie Larin, Ester Mae Hollecker, Chesley Mildred James, and Dorothy Maleb Jones. The first three also received their B.S. in Education degrees.
Hope Blackburn, 37, is recovering from an attack of pneumonia She is a student nurse at Watkins Memorial hospital.
Hope Blackburn Recovering
By Bette Wasson, c'38
The various sororities and independent organizations are sponsoring the booths and they promise
The first carnival was held two years ago and was quite a history-making event, since it brought with it the idea of "dutch dating." The men yelled with glee and the women wept with woe. The outcome was as might be expected—the carnival was a successful one. (App) Last year the carnival was planned, but not held, since the women and the intramural directors couldn't "get together" on their dates. This year, however, it back with a bang, and so far "dutch dating" has not reared its ugly head. The various sororities and independent organizations are sponsors.
loads of fun and entertainment. For instance, if you've ever wondered what some of the Campus co-eds looked like many long years ago, just visit the Theta Baby Show and maybe you'll find out. Or if you are one of those fortunate individuals who is lucky at neither love nor cards, just drop in and you can m y win fame and fortune there. And if it's just good entertainment you o u are after, the Chi Omega's will try to give it to you at "Smoky Joe's." Of course there are many more booths.
There is a prize for the most original and clever booth-competition always lends that necessary something. The best thing is that admission to all these booths is just one nickel—5 pennies—or 50 mills. Think of it, people; all that fun for such a meager sum.
While all this fun and frivolity is going on upstairs, Red Blackburn will stimulate a little twinkleeting downstairs. While there isn't a prize for the best dancers, there will probably be plenty of fancy stepping So come one, come all, "Swing and Sway" with the W.S.G.A.
Kansas Title Hinges On Nebraska Game
Conference Standings Would Indicate an Easy Victory for Jayhawkers, But Unpredictability of The Eratic Cornhushers Nullifies All Dope; Scoring Duel Between Prale and Parsons Expected
By Elon Torrence
Kansan Sports Editor
BULLETIN
Conference performances would indicate a Kansas victory, but the Huskers have been an unpredictable aggregation this year. Picked to win the championship hands down, Coach Browne's veteran team was upset by Missouri in the opener at Lincoln, 27 to 18. In their second game, the Huskers displaced
Tomorrow night at 8 o'clock in the University of Nebraska Coliseum at Lincoln, the Kansas Jayhawkers will square off with the erratic Cornhuskers in an effort to gain a victory and to cinch at least a tie for the conference title. A victory would mean also a chance for an undisputed Big Six crown.
Turson, Ariz. Feb. 24. —(UP) -Gen. John J. Perspared lapsed into unconsciousness tonight, attending physicians announced.
Moorhead Takes Contest
'Balancing the Budget'
Is Topic of Winning
Speech
Dean Moorehead, c'38, won the ex-temporaneous speech contest held last night in the Little theater of Green hall. Elijah Elliash C4', c'40 was runner-up, while David Angevine, c'39, was awarded third place.
Other contestants were Lela Siebert, c38; Andrew Hibbard, c39; Karl Ruppentin, c39; Earl Porter, c41; cernl Brantam Brand, c39; John Lintner, c39; Paul Moritz, c39; and Irving Kass, c39.
Moorhead's topic was "Balancing the Budget." One-half hour before the contest began, each contest drew three sub-topics. From these, he choice one for the subject of his speech, which lasted approximately 4 minutes.
Martin Maloney, 37, instructor in English, was instrumental in bringing about the contest last night, which was the first of its kind to be furnished a prize of $10 as an added impact to the first-place winner.
After the contest, Prof. E. C. Buhler of the department of speech and dramatic arts asked the audience of about forty-five whether it would be advisable to make the contest an annual affair. As the audience expressed its approval, the extemporaneous speech contest will be held yearly under the supervision of the department of speech.
In spite of the handicap of having very little time in which to arrange their arguments, most of the speakers presented well organized, consistent and logical viewpoints concerning their respective topics.
Robert Sullivan, c'uncl, was chairman of the contest, and announced the contestants and their topics. The judges were Edward N. Doan, assistant professor of journalism; G. N. Bebout, instructor in English; and the Rev. J. F. King, pastor of the Congregational Church.
Music Recitals Are Announced
The calendar of graduate and senior recitals for the coming weeks up to commencement time was announced yesterday from the School of Fine Arts office by Dean D. M. Swarthout.
Programs definitely schedured area:
Orene Yowell, pianist. Feb. 28.
Mary Jane Bruce, pianist. March 6.
Keith Davis, tenor, March 13. John Moore, pianist. March 29; Dorothy Rumbeck, organist. April 3.
Corinne Hine, pianist, and Helen Tibbets, pianist, in joint recital April 4; Ruth Rice, pianist, April 11; Lila LeVan, pianist, May 10; Carroll Nickels, violinist, May 12; Frances Ravelle, pianist, May 23.
All of these programs will be open to the public without charge. All will be held in the auditorium of Frank Strong hall with the exception of the recital by Dorothy Rumbeck, organist.
Receives Injury While Tumbling
Walden Hooper, ed41, a fresh man football player, received a slight concussion of the brain yesterday morning in a tumbling class. An accidental kick in the jaw made him unconscious for half an hour. He will be released from the hospital in a few days.
the form expected of them to down Kansas State 46 to 32.
IOWA State then held the towering Nebraskans to a 5-point margin at Ames to surprise observers again. The next game for the Huskers was the contest here, and the Jawhawks came through with surprising ease, 48, 33. Nebraska came back strong that weekend to score 48 points at Norman against the Sooners, who eked out a victory with 50 points. The following week at Lincoln found Coach Browne's team plastering a 52 to 42 defeat on Oklahoma. After reaching that high point, Nebraska dropped a second game to
NOTICE
In order to allow time for a short rally at noon today, 11:30 classes will end at 12:10 instead of the usual time.
All Dope Is Nullified
Chancellor E. H. Lindley
Missouri and in their latest disappointment, they were thoroughly trounced by Kansas State.
On the other hand the Jayhawkers, after dropping their conference opener to the "Boy Seats," have gone on to win 7 straight Big Six titls. This makes the Kansas队 "percentage" faction the most successful of Boone's rising to the heights it achieved against the Noonera nulls all dope.
The game will quite likely develop into a scoring battle between two fine guards. Pralle, all-Big Six for two years, and Parsons, all-conference last year, both scored 15 points in their first meeting this year. The two are leading the Big Six guards in scoring, with Pralle holding a slight edge with an average of 16.63 compared to Parsons' 10.33. If Pralle maintains both his average and his margin against the remaining Panthers, the star Kansas guard will set a new record for scoring by a guard in one season. There is also a strong possibility that he may win the individual scoring championship for this year.
Expected to aid Kraille in the scoring column for Kansas are Ehling, sophomore forward, and Harp, sophomore guard. For Nebraska, Amen and Ebaugh should prove to be the most potent.
Attendance May Reach 7,000
Four Huskers will be playing their final game in a Nebraska uniform. These are Bob Parsons, Paul Amen, Floyd Ebaugh and Elmer Dorbrmann. For Kanus, Frinkle and Terry Loehring, he is facing Nebraska for the last time.
The starting lineup for Kansas will probably consist of Don Ebbing and George Golay, forwards, and John Cummings, Prale and Dick Harn, guards.
For Nebraska, Amen and Kovanda are expected to start in the forward posts. Ebaugh will be at defense and Werner will be at guard.
The game should draw a large crowd, and with favorable weather the attendance may reach the 7,000 mark. Last year when the Huskers won the title, it led 7,500 turned out to witness the home team trump Kansas 37 to 12.
Prominent Attorney Speaks to Law Students
Austen M. Cowan, president of the Kansas State Bar Association and prominent Wichita attorney, spoke in a concession of the School of Law yesterday on "Reminiscences of 26 years of law practice."
Dean Frederick J. Moreau of the School of Law gave a luncheon for Mr. Crown, which was attended by 100 lawyers and several Lawrence attorneys.